The vaccinators : smallpox, medical knowledge, and the "opening" of Japan / Ann Jannetta.

Stanford, Calif. : Stanford University Press, [2007], ©2007.

xviii, 245 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-233) and index.

Confronting smallpox -- Jenner's cowpox vaccine -- Engaging the periphery -- The Dutch connection: Batavia, Nagasaki, and Edo -- Constructing a network: the Ranpō physicians -- The vaccinators -- Engaging the center.