Publication

2004-03-01 - Lynne Rienner Publishers

Language

English

Word Count

35,750 words, Guess

Page Count

143 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

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  • Library of Congress Control Number2003023323
  • Goodreads1196171
  • LibraryThing5482842

Classifications

  • LCCRA643.86.S6 W357 2004

Description

Why are more women than men in South Africa HIV positive? What explains the exponential growth of AIDS in the country? How is HIV/AIDS understood in various cultural belief systems? What can be done about the epidemic? This powerful book -- incorporating evocative photographs and the voices of scholars, practitioners, and victims of the epidemic -- looks at the social, cultural, and historical aspects of HIV/AIDS in South Africa. -- Back cover.

Description

"This powerful book - incorporating evocative photographs and the voices of scholars, practitioners, and victims of the epidemic - looks at the social, cultural, and historical aspects of HIV/AIDS in South Africa."--BOOK JACKET.

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