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Book

The why : a speech in London, May 2009

Call Number

  • 362.1960478 J673 (CEN)

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Publication Information

[Place of publication not identified] : Bassett Creek Publishing, [2021]

Physical Description

92 pages ; 21 cm

Summary

"Journalist Hillary Johnson's The Why: The Historic ME/CFS Call to Arms packs the story of the CDC's misdeeds and anti-science agenda regarding Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) into 92 jaw-dropping pages. She describes how the agency botched a critical investigation of a large outbreak in 1985 and, unwilling to change course, proceeded to rename the disease, eagerly characterizing sufferers as hysterics and depressives. For years, the agency either ignored or denigrated important scientific findings being made outside its Atlanta headquarters. CDC scientists also diverted money Congress gave the agency to research the disease to pet projects, then lied to Congress about their progress. Find out 'why' in The Why. An important, harrowing story for anyone who wants to protect their own health and the health of their children, spouses, extended family and friends"--Provided by publisher.

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