From the Publisher
This Second Edition of this ground breaking book--the first book to speak to the general public about the many issues involved in HIV/AIDS--represents a complete revision. All statistics, findings and references have been updated and coverage of many key concepts has been divided and deepened--both in an effort to reflect the most recent developments within and surrounding HIV/AIDS.
From the Back Cover
The only comprehensive book on HIV/AIDS, this volume presents a balanced, compassionate review of the facts regarding the biological, medical, social and legal aspects of the modern-day HIV/AlDS pandemic, world wide. It provides an understandable scientific explanation of what has been learned about HIV/AIDS, and reflects the most recent developments and issues within and surrounding HIV/AIDS. Practical as well as analytical, it answers commonly asked questions such as Where did the virus come from? How is it transmitted? Who is likely to be infected? How can it be prevented? Which therapies work and which don't work?, etc.
--This text refers to an alternate
Hardcover
edition.