The Gender Politics of HIV/AIDS in Women: Perspectives on the Pandemic in the United States

by Jennifer L. Manlowe

Book Overview

Women now account for the majority of all new HIV/AIDS cases diagnosed in the United States. Yet, the resources allotted to women for research, health services, education, and outreach remain woefully inadequate. The Gender Politics of HIV/AIDS in Women fills crucial gaps in understanding the specific effects of HIV and AIDS on and in women's lives. It takes as its starting point the premise that it is vitally important for researchers,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814730930
• ISBN13: 9780814730935
• Release Date: June 1997
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Length: 470 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

This was long-needed

I have yet to read this text but am definitely looking forward to it. It is about time the issue of women's health and HIV/AIDs issues were addressed. Finally