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Splendid Solution: Jonas Salk and the Conquest of Polio
Splendid Solution Jonas Salk and the Conquest of Polio
Author: Jeffrey Kluger
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ISBN-13: 9780425205709
ISBN-10: 0425205703
Publication Date: 2/7/2006
Pages: 384
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  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Book Type: Paperback
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littlegirl avatar reviewed Splendid Solution: Jonas Salk and the Conquest of Polio on + 37 more book reviews
A very well-written and fast-paced story of how Jonas Salk invented the polio vaccine. The book tells a great narrative story, developing the characters and moving the plot forward to keep you interested and guessing throughout, even though you know the ultimate ending. Unlike other biographies, this is NOT just a listing of dates and places - it's a great story. Highly recommend for anyone interested in medicine, healthcare, or public relations - the management of the PR around the vaccine development is also very interesting. The story is also quite relevent given H1N1 today.