Encyclopedia of AIDS (Reference)

By Raymond A. Smith

Book Overview

A comprehensive look at AIDS and its effects on culture, politics, law and the individual, and supplies information to help increase AIDS awareness and preparedness. With over 300 entries by 175 authorities ranigng from academics to doctors it covers: basic science and epidemiology; tranmission and prevention, pathology and treatment; impacted populations; policy and law; politics and activism; culture and society; and the global epidemic.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0140514864
• ISBN13: 9780140514865
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Length: 832 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 1.7" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

Extemly helpful

This book is a keeper. It's detail oriented and explains with simple language that the average reader can comprehend. It's very informative and information that you never associate with HIV/AIDS is explain and how if any it correlates. This book also helps to dispelled any myths that current exist about this epidemic disease.