Picture 1 of 6
Gallery
Picture 1 of 6
Have one to sell?
Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines, and The Forgotten History by Bystrianyk
US $23.35
ApproximatelyRM 98.87
Condition:
Brand New
A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages.
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Shipping:
Free USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: Huron, Tennessee, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Sat, 2 Aug and Thu, 7 Aug to 94104
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:286729983202
Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Book Title
- Forgotten
- Topic
- Diseases
- ISBN
- 9781480216891
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
CreateSpace
ISBN-10
1480216895
ISBN-13
9781480216891
eBay Product ID (ePID)
201532951
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
532 Pages
Publication Name
Dissolving Illusions : Disease, Vaccines, and the Forgotten History
Language
English
Subject
General, Infectious Diseases, History, Epidemiology
Publication Year
2013
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
History, Medical
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
31.3 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Illustrated
Yes
Synopsis
Not too long ago, lethal infections were feared in the Western world. Since that time, many countries have undergone a transformation from disease cesspools to much safer, healthier habitats. Starting in the mid-1800s, there was a steady drop in deaths from all infectious diseases, decreasing to relatively minor levels by the early 1900s. The history of that transformation involves famine, poverty, filth, lost cures, eugenicist doctrine, individual freedoms versus state might, protests and arrests over vaccine refusal, and much more.Today, we are told that medical interventions increased our lifespan and single-handedly prevented masses of deaths. But is this really true?Dissolving Illusions details facts and figures from long-overlooked medical journals, books, newspapers, and other sources. Using myth-shattering graphs, this book shows that vaccines, antibiotics, and other medical interventions are not responsible for the increase in lifespan and the decline in mortality from infectious diseases. If the medical profession could systematically misinterpret and ignore key historical information, the question must be asked, "What else is ignored and misinterpreted today?"Perhaps the best reason to know our history is so that the worst parts are never repeated.
Item description from the seller
Seller feedback (881)
- p***p (10)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseNice shirt
- r***i (791)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGood EBayer. Thanks
- _***_ (1)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseArrived on time. Was exactly as described. It was folded nicely and it was a great price! Perfect fit!
More to explore :
- Diseases Nonfiction Hardcovers Books,
- Fiction Books & Forgotten Realms Fiction,
- Nonfiction Diseases Fiction & Nonfiction Books,
- Nonfiction Diseases Paperbacks Books,
- Nonfiction Books Illustrated Fiction & Diseases,
- Forgotten Realms Fantasy Fiction Fiction & Books,
- History Magazines,
- History Nonfiction Books & Fiction Books,
- History Time Magazines,
- History Books 1850-1899