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| Author | Eula Biss |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | Graywolf Press |
Publication date |
2014 |
| 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."Literary Review described the book as "vital and passionate, at times maddening, always fascinating."
Awards and honors
- 2014 New York Times Best Books of the Year, one of "10 Best Books".
- 2014 National Book Critics Circle Award (Criticism), finalist.
- 2015 Mark Zuckerberg book club selection February.
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)