AIDS, Drugs and Society (Sourcebook on Contemporary Controversies) [Paperback]

Anna Alexandrova (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0970213026 | ISBN-13: 978-0970213020 | Publication Date: May 1, 2002

Brings together articles that address the interconnected epidemics of HIV/AIDS and drug abuse. The substantive part of the book offers different sides of two key debates in the field. The editor places particular importance on 'harm reduction' a policy attempting to decrease the adverse consequences of drug use without total prohibition. The book ends with examples of harm reduction initiatives, human rights treaties and a glossary of key terms.

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About the Author

Anna Alexandrova is a consultant in harm reduction. She has an LL.B from the International University of Moscow and an LL.M in reproduction and sexual health law from the University of Toronto. She was the program coordinator for the HIV/AIDS component of the Public Health Program for the Open Society Institute--Moscow. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: Central European University Press (May 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970213026
• ISBN-13: 978-0970213020
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,033,862 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)