Understanding AIDS: Myths,Efforts And Achievements by Shalina Mehta, Suninder K. Sodhi

Publisher: APH Publishing Corporation (November 30, 2005)  Language: English  ISBN-10: 817648542X

This is the first book in a series entitled Angularities of AIDS Epidemic in India . HIV/AIDS is undeniably the worst epidemic to confront civilization till date. The epidemic which has already acquired the dimensions of pandemic in some parts of the world is gradually becoming a major political social and social challenge to India. However the information on HIV/AIDS including the biological and social dimensions is not only scanty but is also continuously being revised in the wake of new information pouring in virtually everyday. There are certain facets of the epidemic that are well researched and documented. There are also certain primary tenets of the disease that we all need to be familiar with. Understanding AIDS documents basic information available on the virus and its various modes of transmission. Second section of the book comprises empirical studies on behavioural aspects and the third section reviews social challenges that require our immediate attention. The endeavour is to provide basic resource material for all those who want to be prospective partners in the right against the deadly virus.

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