AIDS: The Biological Basis: The Biologigal Basis (Jones and Bartlett Topics in Biology) - Softcover

Weeks, Benjamin S.; Alcamo, I. Edward

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0763763241 ISBN 13: 9780763763244

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2009

Synopsis

Completely updated with the latest findings and data, the Fifth Edition of this award-winning text builds upon the foundation established by the late Edward Alcamo. Dr. Alcamo's accessible writing style is maintained with completely updated content and extended commentary on current developments. The text provides the necessary background information for students to understand the biology of HIV and AIDS while also providing information on critical epidemiological patterns and research developments.

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From the Publisher

Biological information is presented clearly to help the nonscientist understand the mechanism of HIV and the medical aspects of AIDS.
This text placed first in the Allied Health category of the 1993 American Medical Writers Association competition.
By providing the latest in AIDS research findings-as well as changing social implications and statistics-this new edition is an excellent reference for libraries.
Enhance your teaching efforts and foster student understanding with one of the most effective learning systems
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Chapter Outlines present a brief overview of chapter topics.
Looking Ahead guides students with beginning-of-chapter objectives.
Marginal Glossary and Pronunciations offers immediate definitions and pronunciations of key terms as students encounter them.
Boxed readings feature an in-depth exploration of related topics and give further insight.
Healthlines are a series of boxes found throughout the text that pose more than 100 frequently asked questions about AIDS and provides brief suggested answers.
Looking Back is an end-of-chapter section that aid students with a comprehensive review of the main points of the chapter.
Review Questions utilize different forms of questions to reinforce concepts.
Additional Readings offer addional resources for further research.
A Full Glossary is located at the end of the text.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0763763241
• ISBN 13: 9780763763244
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 360