Hiv/aids |
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| Author:
| Marsico, Katie |
| Series title: | Essential Issues Set 1 Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-61785-214-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2010 |
| Publisher: | ABDO Publishing Company
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| Imprint: | Essential Library |
| Book Format: | Online resource |
| List Price: | USD $59.93USD $39.93 |
Book Description:
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This title examines one of the world's critical issues, HIV/AIDS. Readers will learn the historical background of the issue, leading up to its current and future impact on society. Discussed in detail are the global impacts of HIV/AIDS, medications to help infected persons, and medical research and education to prevent contraction of HIV/AIDS. Also covered are prejudices surrounding HIV/AIDS and how this contributes to misinformation and discrimination. Worldwide and nationwide...
More DescriptionThis title examines one of the world's critical issues, HIV/AIDS. Readers will learn the historical background of the issue, leading up to its current and future impact on society. Discussed in detail are the global impacts of HIV/AIDS, medications to help infected persons, and medical research and education to prevent contraction of HIV/AIDS. Also covered are prejudices surrounding HIV/AIDS and how this contributes to misinformation and discrimination. Worldwide and nationwide programs to combat HIV/AIDS, such as UNAIDS and PEPFAR, are also introduced. Engaging text, informative sidebars, and color photographs present information realistically, leaving readers with a thorough, honest interpretation of HIV/AIDS. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Issues is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.