Richard J. Altenbaugh, a twentieth-century social and educational historian, has written, edited, and co-authored numerous articles, book chapters, and books. His most recent publication is Vaccination in America: Medical Science and Children’s Welfare.
He is a former Visiting Fellow at St. Edmunds College, University of Cambridge and served as editor of the History of Education Quarterly for nine years. He has taught undergraduate and graduate classes and seminars at a variety of institutions, among them Indiana University-Bloomington, Northern Illinois University, Slippery Rock University, and the University of Louisville.
Finally, he enjoys playing with his English Cocker Spaniel, and restoring, maintaining, and driving his classic British cars.