Publisher's Synopsis
AIDS in the Modern World focuses on the biological basis of AIDS and HIV. Edward Alcamo s simple approach to the topic enables students to focus on the main elements of HIV disease and its impact of society. The text is in an easy–to–read, well–organized format, yet provides detailed information. Appropriate for undergraduate non–science and allied health students, AIDS in the Modern World should complement any standard text–book in courses focusing on health, human disease, or in any course where the instructor wants to address both the biological and social aspects of HIV/AIDS. Written by one of the most distinguished authors in the field of microbiology and AIDS Designed to supplement any core text in the teaching of AIDS Includes full chapter on AIDS and society Ethical issues integrated throughout, e.g., are needle exchange programs a good idea?
