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Aids in the Twenty-First Century: Disease & Globalization [Paperback]

Alan Whiteside (Author), Tony Barnett (Author)
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"AIDS in the 21st Century is the single best introduction to the global pandemic and its consequences. It is clear, thorough, and authoritative. Because AIDS is transforming not just public health but whole societies around the world, this is a must-read for policy-makers, scientists, and the general public. " -- Craig Calhoun, President, Social Science Research Council

"...the foundation text for postgraduate courses in AIDS and development, AIDS and politics, and so on."--Alex de Waal, London Review of Books

"...compelling, persuasive, very readable and informative." --Dr. Bill Rau, Board of Directors, Africa Policy Information Center

"AIDS in the Twenty-First Century: Disease and Globalisation is a unique and important book. It is accessible, innovative and far-sighted. This is the most important recent book to understand the unfolding longterm consequences of AIDS in Africa. But it is also about the need for a new world order." -- Peter Piot, Executive Director UNAIDS

"This is a powerful book which needs to be read by all senior African politicians and policy makers. It is honest about the scale of the pandemic and the problems we face in addressing it but there is a real message of hope. We can beat this disease." - KY Amoako, Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa

"The text is well-written...[and] impressively clear even on complex scientific issues..."--Shula Marks, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

"This book should be read by every businessman, not only in Africa, throughout the world--because it uncovers in new and more meaningful ways the terrifying global, social and economic impact of HIV/AIDS..."--African Business

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In this clearly written and informative book, Barnett and Whiteside-experts in the field for over fifteen years-argue that it is vital not only to look at AIDS in terms of prevention and treatment, but also to consider consequences which affect house-holds, communities, companies, governments, and countries. This is a major contribution toward understanding the global public health crisis, as well as the relationship between poverty, inequality, and infectious diseases.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A rare focus on the social and economic context, Oct 22 2002
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Joseph D. Collins (Santa Cruz, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: AIDS in the Twenty-First Century (Hardcover)
This is the only book-length exploration of the social and economic context of the the HIV/AIDS epidemics. What comes through is that the authors are not journalists who dashed off a book on AIDS, but longtime researchers, with world-ranging experience.

WHile well documented, it is readable. The next college level course I teach on contemporary issues will surely include this as required reading. My students will thank me for it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best comprehensive treatment of HIV/AIDS, Sep 6 2002
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Ken Casey (Puyallup, WA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: AIDS in the Twenty-First Century (Hardcover)
Tony Barnett and Alan Whieside have done a fantastic job of placing the issue of HIV/AIDS within a comprehensive context. It is easy to read, well researched, thoughtful in it's analysis, and comprehensive - that is, it places the pandemic amidst the global forces that are affecting it and which must be understood if we're to successfully turn the tide. I am recommending it to many of my colleagues! It is the best book I have read to-date on the most challenging crisis facing the human family.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best comprehensive treatment of HIV/AIDS, Sep 6 2002
By Ken Casey - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: AIDS in the Twenty-First Century (Hardcover)
Tony Barnett and Alan Whieside have done a fantastic job of placing the issue of HIV/AIDS within a comprehensive context. It is easy to read, well researched, thoughtful in it's analysis, and comprehensive - that is, it places the pandemic amidst the global forces that are affecting it and which must be understood if we're to successfully turn the tide. I am recommending it to many of my colleagues! It is the best book I have read to-date on the most challenging crisis facing the human family.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A rare focus on the social and economic context, Oct 22 2002
By Joseph D. Collins - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: AIDS in the Twenty-First Century (Hardcover)
This is the only book-length exploration of the social and economic context of the the HIV/AIDS epidemics. What comes through is that the authors are not journalists who dashed off a book on AIDS, but longtime researchers, with world-ranging experience.

WHile well documented, it is readable. The next college level course I teach on contemporary issues will surely include this as required reading. My students will thank me for it.

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