AIDS and HIV in Perspective: A Guide to Understanding the Virus and its Consequences - Softcover

Schoub, Barry D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521458749 ISBN 13: 9780521458740

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1994

Synopsis

An informative and lucid account of the factors involved in the explosive spread of HIV and AIDS internationally, as explained by a senior clinical virologist aiming to bridge the gap between the vast quantity of scientific and educational materials currently available to the general public. Helpful and informative diagrams are adeptly utilised to explain the basic biology of the HIV virus and the immune system which it so lethally undermines. As well as exploring the complex social, legal and ethical issues surrounding infection, Professor Schoub looks ahead to the prospects for a vaccine. A valuable handbook for all those in search of a better understanding of HIV infection and its consequences.

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Review

'The overall stated aim of the book is to bridge the gap between the vast scientific literature and the wide range of educational and other materials currently available, and in this the author succeeds admirably.' Michelle Galloway, Aids Bulletin

'... recommended as an attractive, readable and non-controversial guide. Coverage by the author, a South African virologist, is comprehensive, and his views on the disease in developing countries are particularly useful.' British Medical Journal

Book Description

An informative and lucid account of the factors involved in the explosive spread of HIV and AIDS internationally. A valuable handbook for all those in search of a better understanding of HIV infection and its consequences.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521458749
• ISBN 13: 9780521458740
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288