AIDS Update

by Gerald J. Stine

Answers many questions about the AIDS virus and how the immune system is affected by it. Material covers origins, transmission, geographical distribution, prevention, possible vaccines, tests, social... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0130803529
• ISBN13: 9780130803528
• Release Date: December 1998
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Length: 458 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.0" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

informative, well-written, wonderful look into AIDS

i used this book as my textbook for my Understanding AIDS class, a pre-requisite for the degree i'm pursuing in college. this book is well-written, in plain terms. it gives you more then the cold, hard facts. personal stories, emotions, and the author's take on issues concerning being HIV+ and living with AIDS. this book isn't dry at all, rather a book that really helps you think about how you can make a difference, and how to give respect and dignity to those who are living with AIDS or HIV.

up-to-date update

Stine provides a comprehensive and insightful look at the first 22 years of the AIDS pandemic. Stine draws from a variety of sources to give us a full picture of the disease and it's political, social, and economic impacts in America and around the world. Stine also offers a clear and consise explanation of the disease and it's epidemiological and biological workings. Why is there not a cure for aids? where did it start? what is the difference between HIV and AIDS? Stine answers all your questions. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the latest information and ideas available concerning HIV/AIDS.Weather used as a reference book to answer a specific question or read as comprehensive historical narrative this book is truely an up-to-date updaste of the lateset on HIV/AIDS.

Best book on HIV/AIDS

I was fortunate enough to take Dr. Stine's AIDS course during my undergrad. Dr. Stine combs through the literature and news on a daily basis in order to keep these annual AIDS Updates current and relevant. We used this book as a text; however, it doesn't read like a text. Dr. Stine has a passion for increasing public awareness of this pandemic. This book not only gives a great overview of AIDS biology, but covers the social aspects as well. Very well written. I highly recommend this book.

AIDS awareness for the medical savvy and the average joe

This book is an excellent way to educate yourself about AIDS. Dr. Stine explains the medical terms and the basis of the disease in a way that is very clear without being too simplistic. In addition to general information about HIV/AIDS, there is very new and specific information about research progress. This is an excellent resource for the most current collection of information on the subject.