Vaccinology, the concept of a science ranging from the study of immunology tothe development and distribution of vaccines, was a word invented by Jonas Salk. This book covers the history of the methodological progress in vaccine development and to the social and ethical issues raised by vaccination. Chapters include 'Jenner and the Vaccination against Smallpox,' 'Viral Vaccines,' and 'Ethical and Social Aspects of vaccines.' Contributing authors include pioneersin the field, such as Samuel L. Katz and Hilary Koprowski. This history of vaccines is relatively short and many of its protagonists are still alive. This book was written by some of the chief actors in the drama whose subject matteris the conquest of epidemic disease. Documents the history of vaccine development from the 1798 smallpox vaccine to the present day Describes major innovations in detail, including chemicalinactivation of whole bacteria, the utilization of purified proteins, and theadvents of genetic engineering Gives detailed accounts from all over the world
- ISBN: 978-1-4419-1338-8
- Editorial: Springer New York
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 260
- Fecha Publicación: 29/04/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés