Vaccination Debate précis

White, Erina. "Science, Pseudoscience, and the Frontline Practitioner: The Vaccination/Autism Debate." Journal of Evidence Based Social Work.  11.3  (2014). Taylor and Francis Online. 23 May 2014.  Web. 31 March 2016. 

This peer-reviewed article was written by Erina White in the Journal of Evidence Based Social Work was published in 2014 and discusses how various forms of communication (word of mouth, the Internet, etc.) have led to a false association between Autism and vaccinations. White develops her thesis using a theory she labeled "the social network theory" (White) that explains how the media has influenced public opinion concerning this anti-vaccination movement despite contradictory scientific evidence. White's purpose with this article was to inform readers about the culmination of the Vaccination Debate and to introduce social workers as individuals who may solve this issue. White's primary audience is social workers and those interested in countering the anti-vaccination movement. She establishes a relationship with these audiences by validating their work and encouraging these individuals to use their skills to promote the truth about the Vaccination Debate.