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Vaccination a Delusion: Its Penal Enforcement a Crime: Proved by the Official Evidence in the Reports of the Royal Commission

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In "Vaccination a Delusion: Its Penal Enforcement a Crime," Alfred Russel Wallace presents a compelling critique of mandatory vaccination practices in the late 19th century. Wallace employs a rigorously analytical style, interweaving empirical evidence with philosophical argumentation to challenge the prevailing medical orthodoxy. He positions vaccination within the broader discourse on public health and individual rights, exploring the ethical implications of state intervention in personal health decisions. This work emerges at a time when the tension between scientific advancement and civil liberties was increasingly fraught, reflecting both a societal quest for health and the legitimate concerns regarding medical overreach. Alfred Russel Wallace, a renowned naturalist and co-discoverer of the theory of evolution by natural selection, relied upon his robust scientific background to inform his views on vaccination. His experiences traveling through the malarial jungles of the Amazon and the Malay Archipelago exposed him to various diseases and their treatments, shaping his critical stance. Wallace's lifelong commitment to social reform and individual rights further motivated him to question the ethical ramifications of compulsory vaccination, culminating in this provocative text. This book is essential reading for historians, medical ethicists, and anyone interested in the intersection of science, health policy, and human rights. Wallace'Äôs arguments resonate with contemporary debates about bodily autonomy and public health, making this work both timely and timeless. Engagingly written yet thoroughly researched, it invites readers to reflect on the delicate balance between community health and personal freedom.

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Rafbók: 6 december 2019

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