Impact of Jonas Salk

Year Published: 1972

Complete Record: A brief biography of Jonas Salk, who discovered the vaccine for polio. The film begin with the history of his famous discovery. Jonas Salk talks about his inspiration, how the polio vaccine was developed, his institute, creativity in scientists, and science in general. Background information is presented on the Salk Institute, which works on a variety of issues, such as a cure for cancer, vaccines for deadly viruses, and human communication.