Items related to Vaccines: History, Science, and Issues (The Story of...
Synopsis
Providing scientifically accurate, detailed, and accessible information to students and general readers, this book presents the history of vaccination; describes the administration, manufacturing, and regulation of vaccines in the United States; and explains the most recent scientific findings about vaccination while addressing concerns of those who oppose immunization.
· Explains in depth the uses, dosage, adverse events, contraindications, and limitations of every vaccine
· Provides a detailed, scientific explanation of the mechanism by which vaccines create immunity
· Examines current controversies in vaccine usage and their scientific and social basis
· Offers an international perspective on vaccine development and use
· Documents the anti-vaccination movement that has existed from the 18th century through today
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Tish Davidson, AM, is a medical writer specializing in making technical medical information accessible to a general readership.
Review
"Vaccines is a valuable resource for libraries, doctors' offices, and for anyone wishing to understand the real vaccine story." - ASJA Magazine
"Recommended for high school and academic libraries." - ARBAonline
"The work is both well organized and well written. . . . Summing Up: Recommended. All readers." - Choice
"[T]he excellent and clear writing style and neutral tone of this volume make it an excellent choice for high school and college students and general readers interested in exploring vaccines and their detractors." - Reference & User Services Quarterly
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherGreenwood
- Publication date2017
- ISBN 10 1440844437
- ISBN 13 9781440844430
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages280
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 24.98
Shipping:
US$ 3.00
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Vaccines: History, Science, and Issues
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 5.15. Seller Inventory # G1440844437I3N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Vaccines: History, Science, and Issues
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 5.15. Seller Inventory # G1440844437I4N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Vaccines: History, Science, and Issues
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 5.15. Seller Inventory # G1440844437I4N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Vaccines: History, Science, and Issues (Story of a Drug)
Seller: suffolkbooks, Center moriches, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: VeryGood. Fast Shipping - Safe and Secure 7 days a week!. Seller Inventory # 3TWOWA0016X9
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Vaccines: History, Science, and Issues (Story of a Drug)
Published by
Greenwood, 2017
ISBN 10: 1440844437
ISBN 13: 9781440844430
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: The Maryland Book Bank, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Used - Very Good. Seller Inventory # 11-Q-1-0105
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Vaccines: History, Science, and Issues (The Story of a Drug)
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 1.36. Seller Inventory # 1440844437-2-3
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Vaccines : History, Science, and Issues
Published by
Bloomsbury Publishing USA, 2017
ISBN 10: 1440844437
ISBN 13: 9781440844430
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 45526972-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Vaccines: History, Science, and Issues (The Story of a Drug)
Seller: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers. 1.36. Seller Inventory # 353-1440844437-gdd
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Vaccines: History, Science, and Issues (The Story of a Drug)
Seller: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Shows only minor signs of wear, and very minimal markings inside (if any). 1.36. Seller Inventory # 353-1440844437-vrg
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Vaccines: History, Science, and Issues (The Story of a Drug)
Seller: Big Bill's Books, Wimberley, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: new. Brand New Copy. Seller Inventory # BBB_new1440844437
Quantity: 1 available