Vaccines: Are they Worth a Shot? by Andrea Grignolio (English) Paperback Book

Description: Vaccines: Are they Worth a Shot? by Andrea Grignolio, Joan Rundo The dangerous decline in vaccinations in many developed countries is at the heart of a lively debate that confirms how important the subject is today. Vaccinations are among mankinds most important scientific discoveries, yet they continue to be viewed with suspicion by part of the public – the victims of disinformation campaigns, instrumentalization and unfounded fears. There is, however, also an evolutionary explanation for these irrational beliefs, and countering the growing social opposition will be extremely difficult without grasping it. This book, which sheds new light on the safety and importance of vaccinations, is intended both for parents and those readers who want to understand the role of vaccinations in contemporary society, where the ease of access to knowledge is both a great opportunity and a great responsibility. The chapters follow a historical progression and conclude with a discussion of the most recent cognitive theories on how to overcome thisopposition to vaccinations. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Back Cover The dangerous decline in vaccinations in many developed countries is at the heart of a lively debate that confirms how important the subject is today. Vaccinations are among mankinds most important scientific discoveries, yet they continue to be viewed with suspicion by part of the public - the victims of disinformation campaigns, instrumentalization and unfounded fears. There is, however, also an evolutionary explanation for these irrational beliefs, and countering the growing social opposition will be extremely difficult without grasping it. This book, which sheds new light on the safety and importance of vaccinations, is intended both for parents and those readers who want to understand the role of vaccinations in contemporary society, where the ease of access to knowledge is both a great opportunity and a great responsibility. The chapters follow a historical progression and conclude with a discussion of the most recent cognitive theories on how to overcome this opposition to vaccinations. Author Biography Andrea Grignolio teaches the history of medicine at the Sapienza University of Rome and carries out research on the history of vaccinations at the Université François Rabelais of Tours. He has had an international education, which has taken him from Paris to Boston to Berkeley. He has published in national and international journals and writes for "la Repubblica" and "La Stampa". Table of Contents The parents of unvaccinated children.- A brief history of the anti-vaccination movements.- Web alarms: autism, mercury and immune overload.- The antivax "experts": five ways to recognize them.- Past, present, and future of vaccines.- Conclusions. Review "The book covers what the author sees as the future of vaccines and even a section on effectively communicating resistance to the anti-vaccine trend. While the book is translated from Italian and includes many European examples, it also incorporates examples and citations from US and Canadian sources and remains relevant to an American audience. The extensive reference list could be useful for anyone studying this topic." (C. A. Tomlinson, Choice, Vol. 56 (6), February, 2019) Review Quote "The book covers what the author sees as the future of vaccines and even a section on effectively communicating resistance to the anti-vaccine trend. While the book is translated from Italian and includes many European examples, it also incorporates examples and citations from US and Canadian sources and remains relevant to an American audience. The extensive reference list could be useful for anyone studying this topic." (C. A. Tomlinson, Choice, Vol. 56 (6), February, 2019) Feature Offers readers an introduction from worldwide vaccination authority Paul Offit Combats common misconceptions and false arguments in the debate over vaccinations Provides scientific and historical information for those readers who feel overwhelmed by the various arguments from both sides Description for Sales People Combats common misconceptions and false arguments in the debate over vaccinations Provides scientific and historical information for those readers who feel overwhelmed by the various arguments from both sides Helps to understand where the fear of and opposition to vaccinations come from Details ISBN3319681052 Author Joan Rundo Publisher Springer Year 2018 Edition 1st Translator Joan Rundo ISBN-10 3319681052 ISBN-13 9783319681054 Format Paperback Imprint Copernicus Place of Publication Dordrecht Country of Publication Netherlands DEWEY 610 Media Book Pages 181 Publication Date 2018-07-24 Language English DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-68106-1 UK Release Date 2018-07-24 Edited by Khang Dang Birth 1945 Affiliation Univ Of Illinois At Urbana-champaign, Usa Position Professor Qualifications University of Virginia Edition Description 1st ed. 2018 Illustrations 3 Illustrations, color; 2 Illustrations, black and white; XII, 181 p. 5 illus., 3 illus. in color. 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