The Amfar AIDS Handbook: The Complete Guide to Understanding HIV And AIDS
From the leading foundation for AIDS research, a comprehensive guide to help readers understand the complexities of HIV/AIDS and provide the latest information on combination therapy. The AmFAR AIDS Handbook picks up where other books on AIDS leave off. It is the book you will turn to for a greater understanding of this disease, its causes and effects, and what new treatment options are being developed. How is HIV transmitted? When should antiviral treatment begin? Should treatment ever be stopped? How do protease inhibitors work? How does the disease differ in men, women, and children? This guide incorporates the latest research findings-including those on combination drug therapy-and answers all your questions in language comprehensible to nonscientists. AmFAR (American Foundation for AIDS Research) is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to the support of laboratory and clinical research on AIDS, AIDS prevention, and advocacy for sound AIDS-related public policy. It has given out over $140 million to more than 1700 research teams. Elizabeth Taylor is the founding national chairman and Dr. Mathilde Krim is the founding co-chair and chairman of the board.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:039331636X
ISBN13:9780393316360
Release Date:November 1998
Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company
Length:500 Pages
Weight:1.60 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.2" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Good Introductory Book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This is a good book to read if you are unfamiliar and want a "quick" overview of the epidemic. It's a little outdated, there is a need to write a new one with more up to date information, so this would only be an introduction. I would recommend reading up to date research articles to get the full scope of what is happening and demographics, but all in all I would recommend this book to everyone.
Very Informative
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I purchased this book for a report that I was doing on AZT, an AIDS/HIV drug. Not only is this an informative book, it is one of the most blunt books I have ever read. If you need information for a report, or just because you want to learn more, this is the book for you.
Good Reference, Hard Read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This book is great to have on your shelf, but a tough one to keep by your bed. At times it gets rather technical, and doesn't explain the practical side of things. It is a wonderful reference, you can probably find anything you'd like (at least, dated year 2000). It is not a book for people who know very little about AIDS, I'd suggest getting familiar with it all first.
Struggling for Answers?
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This is a great book for both people living with AIDS and people struggling to understand the disease.
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