{"product_id":"sitala-mitra-desai-9798896994251","title":"Sitala: The Indian Roots of Vaccination","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen India emerged as the world's vaccine manufacturer during the pandemic, few knew an even more startling truth: the concept of vaccination itself originated in ancient India centuries before Europe. This eye-opening narrative shatters long-held beliefs about medical history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough a warm, witty story of a modern Indian family, Shitala uncover how traditional Hindu practices of smallpox inoculation were observed - and quietly appropriated - by colonial powers. This isn't just about vaccination; it's about how colonial narratives systematically erased Indian contributions to one of humanity's greatest achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten with engaging simplicity, this short but powerful book brings alive a forgotten chapter of medical history. Perfect for young adults and anyone interested in understanding how the past shapes our present, it's a must-read that will make you question everything you thought you knew about the history of medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is more than a historical correction. It is a game-changing perspective on India's erased role in one of humanity's greatest medical breakthroughs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mitra Desai\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798896994251\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Notion Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 146\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.50d","brand":"Mitra Desai","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46685888184575,"sku":"9798896994251","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_26f523e8-3107-4d9f-8693-165f64127e87.jpg?v=1741727070","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sitala-mitra-desai-9798896994251","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}