AIDS, fear, and society
challenging the dreaded disease
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Author
Publication
1997 - Taylor & Francis, Washington, DC, District of Columbia
Language
English
Word Count
46,750 words, Guess
Page Count
187 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL1005130M
- ISBN-101560322489
- OCLC Control Number855686364
- OCLC Control Number35627743
- OCLC Control Numberaidsfearsocietyc0000doka
and 3 more
- Library of Congress Control Number96044899
- LibraryThing6329300
- Goodreads4613264
Classifications
- DDC362.1/969792
- LCCRA644.A25 D65 1997
Description
This text examines the deep sense of fear that AIDS evokes, stigmatizing those who suffer from the disease, as well as their families and caregivers. Until AIDS can be seen for what it actually is - a life- threatening disease - policies providing for humane treatment will not evolve.
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Series Statement
- Series in death education, aging, and health care,
Other Editions
- AIDS, fear, and society: challenging the dreaded disease
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