The last children's plague : poliomyelitis, disability, and Twentieth-century American culture /

Altenbaugh, Richard J., 1948-

The last children's plague : poliomyelitis, disability, and Twentieth-century American culture / Richard J. Altenbaugh. - 1 online resource (308 pages) : illustrations

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The American plague -- Many yellow caskets -- After treatment -- Wheelchair gladiators -- Home sweet home -- The cripples -- Polio's legacy.

9781137527851 (e-book)


Poliomyelitis--History--United States--20th century.
Poliomyelitis--Social aspects--History--United States--20th century.


Electronic books.

RC181.U5 / A48 2015

362.19892/83500973