AIDS : Science and Society

The use of understandable vocabulary, clear illustrations, and up-to-date information allows non-specialists to fully grasp the biological, social, and psychological aspects of this disease.

Contents

vii

Preface

xv

Acknowledgments

xvii

Authors

xv

Introduction: An Overview of AIDS

1

(5)

Concepts of Infectious Disease and a History of Epidemics

6

(15)

The Immune System

21

(27)

Virology and Human Immunodeficiency Virus

48

(31)

Clinical Manifestations of AIDS

79

(32)

Epidemiology and AIDS

111

(27)

Modes of HIV Transmission and Personal Risk Factors

138

(17)

Individual Assessments of HIV Risk

155

(22)

Prevention of AIDS

177

(22)

Living with AIDS: Human Dimensions

199

(22)

Living with AIDS: Societal Dimensions

221

(13)

Future Directions in Combating AIDS

234

(23)

Glossary

257

(14)

Appendix A: Reference Resources

271

(2)

Appendix B: Idea Exchange Groups: A Way to Catalyze Discussion of AIDS-related Topics

273

(10)

Index

283

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AIDS : Science and Society

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