Summary:
The book explores the history of polio, examining the factors that led to its outbreaks and the development of the iron lung, a device crucial for the survival of those with severe cases. It delves into the narratives surrounding the disease, the medical community's response, and the eventual creation of a vaccine.
Key points:
1. Pesticides and Polio: Maready links the rise of polio with increased 20th-century pesticide use, suggesting pesticides may have caused the epidemic.
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