Aids : science and society

Fan, Hung 1947- (Author). Conner, Ross F. (Added Author). Villarreal, Luis P. (Added Author).

Summary: Revised and updated with the latest data and statistics in the field, AIDS: Science and Society, Sixth Edition, provides readers with the most current information available on the biology of the virus and the impact it has on society. The sixth edition of this best-selling text provides readers with a solid overview of AIDS from both a biomedical and psychosocial perspective. It presents the molecular and cellular aspects of the virus and the immune system's response to it, and it examines the most current epidemiological data regarding HIV and AIDS. The authors use a clear, student-friendly writing style with numerous illustrations, which allow students to fully understand and retain key concepts discussed in the text. AIDS: Science and Society is an essential resource for students, researchers, and general readers interested in learning more about this pandemic.

Record details

ISBN: 9780763773151
ISBN: 0763773158
Physical Description: print
xv, 240 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Edition: 6th ed.
Publisher: Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, c2011.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction: an overview of AIDS -- Concepts of infectious disease and a history of epidemics -- The immune system -- Virology and HIV -- Clinical manifestations and treatment of AIDS -- Epidemiology and AIDS -- Modes of HIV transmission and personal risk factors -- Individual assessments of HIV risk -- Prevention of AIDS -- Living with AIDS: human dimensions -- Living with AIDS: societal dimensions -- Future directions in combating AIDS.