"Vaccination a Delusion: Its Penal Enforcement a Crime, Proved by the Official Evidence in the Reports of the Royal Commission" presents Alfred Russel Wallace's detailed argument against mandatory vaccination. A significant figure in the history of science, Wallace meticulously examines official reports and evidence presented to the Royal Commission to support his controversial claim that vaccination is not only ineffective but also a violation of individual liberties.
This book delves into the complex issues surrounding public health, disease prevention, and the science of immunization as viewed through the lens of late 19th-century society. Wallace challenges accepted medical practices and explores the ethical implications of enforced medical procedures. Readers interested in the history of public health debates, the science of disease, or the life sciences will find Wallace's arguments thought-provoking and historically significant. This work offers a unique perspective on the role of government in public health and the ongoing debate about individual rights versus the collective good, sparking reflection on the long history surrounding vaccination.
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