Summary:
The book chronicles the polio epidemic in the United States, detailing the widespread fear, the race to develop a vaccine, and the eventual triumph over the disease through the efforts of scientists like Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin. It also explores the impact of the disease on American culture and the role of the March of Dimes in funding the fight against polio.
Key points:
1. Polio Epidemic: The book details the 20th-century polio epidemic in America, focusing on the fear and societal impact it caused.
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