Vaccination Controversies - A Reference Handbook

Why is there such an active and ongoing resistance to mandatory vaccination? This book examines why vaccination as a public health measure continues to be highly controversial. Objections to mandatory vaccination are widespread in the world today. Rather than being a new development, such objections have existed since vaccinations were first introduced. This book provides complete coverage of the history and background of vaccination issues in the United States and around the world, along with a detailed examination of the issues related to the use of vaccination today, and supplies readers with the necessary information to consider if the potential benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks. Vaccination Controversies: A Reference Handbook overviews the scientific basis for and history of immunization as a method for protecting individuals against disease, along with a review of the social, political, and economic issues related to the use of immunization in both human and animal populations. The book debunks prevalent public health myths by clearly outlining the scientific consensus behind modern immunization regimes. Also included are profiles of important individuals and organizations within the history of vaccination, a chronology of important events, as well as pertinent reports, laws, and court decisions that give the reader a greater appreciation of the issues surrounding vaccination.

About the author

David E. Newton is the author of more than 400 textbooks, encyclopedias, workbooks, and other educational materials, primarily in the field of science and math.

Product details

• Authors: David Newton, David E Newton, David E. Newton, Newton David, Newton David E.
• Publisher: Abc Clio Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 21.03.2013
• EAN: 9781610693110
• ISBN: 978-1-61069-311-0
• No. of pages: 376
• Series: Contemporary World Issues (Har; Contemporary World Issues (Har; Contemporary World Issues
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works > Dictionaries, encyclopaedias; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Sociology, HEALTH & FITNESS / Children's Health, HEALTH & FITNESS / Reference, Health & personal development, Politics and government