A Generation at Risk: The Global Impact of HIV/AIDS on Orphans and Vulnerable Children [Paperback]

John Williamson (Author), Geoff Foster (Editor), Carol Levine (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 6, 2006 | ISBN-10: 052169616X | ISBN-13: 978-0521696166 | Edition: 1

Millions of children worldwide have been orphaned or made vulnerable by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. However, while there has been significant action in the last few years by governments, international organizations, religious bodies, and nongovernmental organizations, the vast majority of children made vulnerable by AIDS have not benefited from any assistance beyond their own extended family and community. This volume's insightful perspectives from experienced professionals address these children's needs in education, community mobilization and capacity building, economic strengthening at household and community levels, psychosocial support, and civil rights.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A Generation at Risk makes a huge contribution to our understanding of the impact of the HIV epidemic upon children. The book examines clearly and concisely the effect on children's lives in developed and developing countries. The authors rightly point out that children were neglected in early discussions on the epidemic. ... It is a 'must read' for those in the influence and enabling arenas, including nongovernmental organizations and ministries of health and education, who are making policy decisions on affected children's behalf."
Journal of the American Medical Association“

This book's editors and contributors address the growing problem of children affected by HIV/AIDS. With a focus on childhood rights, strengthening household income, international policy, and research priorities, this book will be useful to advanced students and scholars.”
Choice

“A highly recommended contribution to the literature for those seeking to understand more clearly the needs that children, families and communities face because of HIV and AIDS, and to develop more effective ways to assist them.”
Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies

"This book has inspired me and will inspire those who read it to do everything in their power to advocate for children affected worldwide by HIV—ideally, so that they are not orphaned, by advocating for their mothers to have access to antiretroviral medication, but for those who are orphaned, for a strong, well-resourced support mechanism within the educational system. I highly recommend A Generation at Risk for doctors, nurses, and social workers who work with families affected by HIV. It is a "must read" for those in the influence and enabling arenas, including nongovernmental organizations and ministries of health and education, who are making policy decisions on affected children's behalf."
JAMA

Book Description

This book, aimed at a broad range of professionals and institutions, brings together authoritative writing from Africa, Asia, and North America on the subject of children orphaned as a result of the AIDS epidemic. The book addresses what needs to be done in the areas of education, community mobilization, economic strengthening, psychosocial support, and the fulfillment of children's rights. It considers the powerful role that religious bodies play, describes ways in which strategic responses need to be developed, and identifies areas in which further research is needed.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 332 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (November 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 052169616X
• ISBN-13: 978-0521696166
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,389,505 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)