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Book Synopsis: Brian Deer exposes a conspiracy of fraud and betrayal behind attacks on a mainstay of medicine. "This is a remarkable book" - The Times "Riveting" - Nature From San Francisco to Shanghai, from Vancouver to Venice, controversy over vaccines is erupting around the globe. Fear is spreading. Banished diseases have returned. And a militant "anti-vax" movement has surfaced to campaign against immunization. But why? In The Doctor Who Fooled the World, award-winning investigative reporter Brian Deer exposes the truth behind the crisis. Writing with the page-turning tension of a detective story, he unmasks the players and unearths the facts. Where it began. Who was responsible. How they pulled it off. Who paid. At the heart of this dark narrative is the rise of the so-called "father of the anti-vaccine movement": a British-born doctor, Andrew Wakefield. Banned from medicine, thanks to Deer's discoveries, he fled to the United States to pursue his ambitions, and now claims to be winning a "war." In an epic investigation spread across fifteen years, Deer battles medical secrecy and insider cover-ups, smear campaigns and gagging lawsuits, to uncover rigged research and moneymaking schemes, the heartbreaking plight of families struggling with disability, and the scientific scandal of our time. 2021 winner: Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY), and 2021 Eric Hoffer Book Award Read more
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Looking for a gripping read that will leave you questioning the very fabric of our medical system? Look no further than "The Doctor Who Fooled the World: Science, Deception, and the War on Vaccines". Written by acclaimed investigative reporter Brian Deer, this book is a mesmerizing expose of the conspiracy and fraud behind attacks on vaccines.
In today's world, controversy over vaccines is on the rise, and fear is spreading like wildfire. Diseases that were once banished are making a comeback, leaving us all vulnerable. Enter the militant "anti-vax" movement, which has gained momentum worldwide, campaigning against the very practice that has saved countless lives.
In this riveting book, Brian Deer takes us on a thrilling journey, uncovering the truth behind this crisis. Like a skilled detective, he unravels the secrets, exposes the players, and unearths the shocking facts that will leave you stunned. Discover where it all began, who was responsible, and how they managed to pull off such a massive deception.
At the center of this gripping narrative is the notorious "father of the anti-vaccine movement," Dr. Andrew Wakefield. Thanks to Deer's groundbreaking discoveries, Wakefield was banned from medicine. But he didn't go down without a fight. Fleeing to the United States, Wakefield continues to push his agenda, claiming victory in a war against vaccines.
Prepare yourself for an epic 15-year investigation as Deer battles medical secrecy, insider cover-ups, and gagging lawsuits. Witness the uncovering of rigged research and money-making schemes. Experience the heartbreak of families struggling with disability, and become a witness to the greatest scientific scandal of our time.
Don't miss out on this remarkable book, hailed by The Times as "remarkable" and Nature as "riveting". Get your copy of "The Doctor Who Fooled the World: Science, Deception, and the War on Vaccines" today and delve into a shocking exposé that will forever change your perspective.
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