HIV/AIDS in South Africa 25 Years on : Psychosocial Perspectives, Hardcover b...-image

HIV/AIDS in South Africa 25 Years on : Psychosocial Perspectives, Hardcover b...

$ 65.11

Subject: Aids & Hiv, Demography, Sociology / General, Diseases / Aids & Hiv, General, World / African Publication Year: 2009 Item Length: 9.3 in Book Title: HIV/AIDS in South Africa 25 Years on : Psychosocial Perspectives Author: Leslie Swartz Item Width: 6.1 in Language: English Subject Area: Political Science, Social Science, Health & Fitness, Medical gtin13: 9781441903051 ISBN: 9781441903051 Type: Textbook Number of Pages: Xix, 393 Pages Format: Hardcover Item Weight: 58.9 Oz Publication Name: Hiv/Aids in South Africa 25 Years on : a Psychosocial Perspective Publisher: Springer New York

Description

HIV/AIDS in South Africa 25 Years on : Psychosocial Perspectives, Hardcover by Rohleder, Poul (EDT); Swartz, Leslie (EDT); Kalichman, Seth C. (EDT); Simbayi, Leickness C. (EDT); Cameron, Edwin (FRW), ISBN 1441903054, ISBN-13 9781441903051, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Much has happened since the first appearance of AIDS in 1981: it has been identified, studied, and occasionally denied. The virus has shifted host populations and spread globally. Medicine, the social sciences, and world governments have joined forces to combat and prevent the disease. And South Africa has emerged as ground zero for the pandemic. The editors of HIV/AIDS in South Africa 25 Years On present the South African crisis as a template for addressing the myriad issues surrounding the epidemic worldwide, as th brings together a widely scattered body of literature, analyzes psychosocial and sexual aspects contributing to HIV transmission and prevention, and delves into complex intersections of race, gender, class, and politics. Including largely overlooked populations and issues (., prisoners, persons with disabilities, stigma), as well as challenges shaping future research and policy, the contributors approach their topics with rare depth, meticulous research, carefully drawn conclusions, and profound compassion. Among the topics covered: The relationship between HIV and poverty, starting from the question, "Which is the determinant and which is the consequence?" Epidemiology of HIV among women and men: concepts of femininity and masculinity, and gender inequities as they affect HIV risk; gender-specific prevention and intervention strategies. The impact of AIDS on infants and young children: risk and protective factors; care of children by HIV-positive mothers; HIV-infected children. Current prevention and treatment projects, including local-level responses, community-based work, and VCT (voluntary counseling and testing) programs. New directions: promoting circumcision, vaccine trials, "positive prevention." South Africa’s history of AIDS denialism. The urgent lessons in this book apply both globally and locally, making HIV/AIDS in South Africa 25 Years On uniquely instructive and useful for professionals working in HIV/AIDS and global public health.

  1. Received the Tying Nymphs: Essential Flies and Techniques for the Top Patterns, Hardcover. The book is of high quality. I'm very happy with my purchase and will continue to order from this seller. This seller has the best communications that I have ever seen in a sell. The book is at a great value. The book was as described and in excellent condition. Shipping was very fast. The appearance of the book was excellent. The item was very well packaged. Again, I will continue buy from this sell.

    Oleg Marchenko

  2. As pictured / as described. Shipping - I ordered Dec 12 and glanced to see something like "Arrives ... 17th-21st", quickly thinking, "OK - plenty of time for Christmas". When it didn't show up, I went back to find it was actually "January 14th-17th" - oops! my goof! Wasn't expecting 5 week shipping. But ultimately, it did come in on Dec 26th, so quicker than the stated and might have been even quicker if not for holidays. Otherwise, good packing. Quick, easy transaction. Thanks!

    vostok61f470

  3. Received the two books I ordered safely in perfect new condition. They were very safely and securely and sturdily packaged so that no damage could occur-thanks! Prompt service and very quick delivery, receiving them at least a week to ten days ahead of schedule-fantastic!! Great prices on these very high quality books, plus free shipping-a fantastic value! Most definitely very highly recommend seller! Fantastic service/prices/products!! Five stars ++!!

    user2706345a

Related products