AIDS in Africa: How the Poor Are Dying Contributor(s): Poku, Nana K. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0745631584 ISBN-13: 9780745631585 Publisher: Polity Press OUR PRICE: $69.11 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2005 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | International Relations - General - Health & Fitness | Diseases - Aids & Hiv - Health & Fitness | Health Care Issues |
Dewey: 362.196 |
Physical Information: 0.81" H x 5.18" W x 8.84" (0.95 lbs) 240 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - African - Cultural Region - Developing World - Topical - AIDS |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book explores the socio-economic context of Africas vulnerability to HIV/AIDS and assesses the politics of domestic and global response. It charts the power relations driving Africas HIV/AIDS epidemic, frustrating the possibility of alleviation and recovery as well as working to relegate the continent to a bleak and vulnerable future. |