On Immunity
 | |
| Author | Eula Biss |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | Graywolf Press |
Publication date | 2014 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 224 |
| ISBN | 978-1555977207 |
On Immunity: An Inoculation is a nonfiction book by Eula Biss published by Graywolf Press in 2014. It is primarily about vaccination of children. Bill Gates endorsed it on Twitter, saying "On Immunity is a great book that is not out to demonize anyone who holds opposing views."[1] Literary Review described the book as "vital and passionate, at times maddening, always fascinating."[2]
Awards and honors
- 2014 New York Times Best Books of the Year, one of "10 Best Books".[3]
- 2014 National Book Critics Circle Award (Criticism), finalist.[4]
- 2015 Mark Zuckerberg book club selection February.[5]
References
- ^ Bill Gates (April 1, 2015). "(Twitter comment)". Twitter. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
- ^ Kavenna, Joanna (9 June 2015). "Germs of Thought". Literary Review.
- ^ Parul Sehgal (October 3, 2014). "Ripple Effects". New York Times Book Review. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
- ^ "National Book Critics Circle Announces Finalists for Publishing Year 2014". National Book Critics Circle. January 19, 2015. Archived from the original on January 22, 2015. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
- ^ Claire Armitstead (February 19, 2015). "Mark Zuckerberg's book club fights US fear of vaccination". The Guardian. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
Further reading
- Benjamin H. Chin-Yee, "Vaccination and Its Discontents: Review of On Immunity by Eula Biss", University of Toronto Medical Journal, Vol. 92, No. 3 (2015)
External links
- "Eula Biss: 'On Immunity'". YouTube. Chicago Humanities Festival. January 26, 2015. (recorded on October 25, 2014)
- "Eula Biss's On Immunity: Vaccination and the Public Good". YouTube. Scholars and Publics. May 7, 2017. (recorded in November 2014)
 | This article about a medical book is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information. |
Content Disclaimer
Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.
- The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
- There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
- It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
- Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
- Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.