The Adoption Of Inoculation For Smallpox in England and France, by Genevieve Miller
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"The Adoption of Inoculation for Smallpox" by Genevieve Miller is a rigorous exploration of how smallpox inoculation gained traction in 18th-century England and France. Published in 1957, the book delves into factors that influenced its acceptance, such as the fear of the disease among the elite, influential endorsements from scientific societies, and royal family advocacy. Miller also counters the assumption that religious leaders uniformly opposed inoculation, highlighting many who supported it. Furthermore, the text clarifies the etiology of smallpox through the lens of inoculation practices. This work is a significant historical contribution, shedding light on societal attitudes and medical advancements during this transformative."
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"The Adoption of Inoculation for Smallpox" by Genevieve Miller is a rigorous exploration of how smallpox inoculation gained traction in 18th-century England and France. Published in 1957, the book delves into factors that influenced its acceptance, such as the fear of the disease among the elite, influential endorsements from scientific societies, and royal family advocacy. Miller also counters the assumption that religious leaders uniformly opposed inoculation, highlighting many who supported it. Furthermore, the text clarifies the etiology of smallpox through the lens of inoculation practices. This work is a significant historical contribution, shedding light on societal attitudes and medical advancements during this transformative."
Very mild shelfwear to the jacket. Price clipped. Bookplate.
U Penn
Hardcover
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