Polio
An American Story
Book • 2005
Polio: An American Story by David M. Oshinsky documents the polio epidemic in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s, focusing on the scientific discoveries and public health efforts that led to the development of vaccines by Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin.
The book explores the social, cultural, and political impact of the disease, including the role of the March of Dimes and the rivalry between Salk and Sabin.
The book explores the social, cultural, and political impact of the disease, including the role of the March of Dimes and the rivalry between Salk and Sabin.
