
HIV and AIDS
Pearson Education (US) (Publisher)
Published on 14. June 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-8053-3956-7 (ISBN)
Description
In this booklet, Professor David Wessner of Davidson College gives a brief examination of HIV, the immune system, and AIDS. Also included within this introduction is a discussion of modern research on drugs and the search for an effective vaccine. Finally, this booklet addresses important global issues associated with the HIV/AIDS pandemic; including access to affordable healthcare, distribution of condoms, and the empowerment of women. HIV and AIDS will give students a greater understanding of HIV/AIDS and the many issues associated with the disease.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Upper Saddle River
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight
84 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8053-3956-7 (9780805339567)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
An Introduction to HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS Basics
Treatment
Search for a Vaccine
Current Issues
What Does the Future Hold?
Resources for Students and Educators
HIV/AIDS Basics
Treatment
Search for a Vaccine
Current Issues
What Does the Future Hold?
Resources for Students and Educators