AIDS in the Twenty First Century: Disease and Globalization

by Tony Barnett, A. Whiteside

Essential reading for social and medical scientists and all those interested in infectious diseases and public health, AIDS and the Twenty-First Century examines the social and economic origins and impacts of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. HIV/AIDS is not only a medical problem. It is an indication of the scale of the global crisis in public health. Accessibly written, this book is necessary reading for policymakers, students and all those who are concerned about the relationship between poverty, inequality and infectious diseases.

Genres: Nonfiction

428 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very solid, well researched, well referenced. The book lays the blame for the spread of HIV in Africa at the feet of colonisation and poor development efforts. I do not believe, personally, that we should absolve people so easily of responsibility for our own behaviours. But I do believe this is a useful book nonetheless. If you are interested in AIDS in Africa, you should read it.

[Aniko · Rating 4 out of 5]

very comprehensive. has truly transformed my perspective on AIDS/ HIV