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Pox: An American History

Michael Willrich

Chronicles the lesser-known history of how America's Progressive Era war on smallpox sparked one of the 20th century's leading civil liberties battles, describing the views and tactics of anti-vaccine advocates who feared an increasingly large government.

HistoryAmerican History · medium confidenceAmerican History81 signalsLlm Classifier: American History -> American HistoryGoogle Books: History -> HistoryKeyword Classifier: American History -> American HistoryWar & Military StrategyRegional & Local History

Award History

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AwardYearResultCategory / Notes
Mark Lynton History Prize2012FinalistSecondary source
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