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The book analyzes how 19th century authors represented the conflict between the risk of contagion and social contact in light of the rise of germ theory, drawing parallels to contemporary issues like anti-vaxxers. It considers how characters like Dr. Stockmann from An Enemy of the People embodied the tension between public health and economic/social concerns. The review praises the book as a skilled analysis that provides historical context for understanding perspectives on risk during the current COVID-19

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martinscodeller

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