Mark Largent is an Associate Professor in James Madison College at Michigan State University and directs the Science, Technology, Environment and Public Policy Specialization. He earned his PhD from the University of Minnesota's Program in Science and Technology in 2000 and has taught history of science, science policy, and American history classes at Michigan State, Oregon State, and the University of Puget Sound. His first book, Breeding Contempt, explores the history of compulsory sterilization in the United States. His most recent book, Vaccine: The Modern American Debate, traces the emergence of parents' current concerns about the modern vaccine schedule. He is now working on a history of Reye's syndrome.Mark Largent is an Associate Professor in James Madison College at Michigan State University and directs the Science, Technology, Environment and Public Policy Specialization. He earned his PhD from the University of Minnesota's Program in Science and Technology in 2000 and has taught history of science, science policy, and American history classes at Michigan State, Oregon State, and the University of Puget Sound. His first book, Breeding Contempt, explores the history of compulsory sterilization in the United States. His most recent book, Vaccine: The Modern American Debate, traces the emergence of parents' current concerns about the modern vaccine schedule. He is now working on a history of Reye's syndrome....more