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AIDS, fear, and society

challenging the dreaded disease

by Kenneth J. Doka

AIDS (Disease)EpidemiologySocial aspects of AIDS (Disease)Social aspectsHistorySocial perceptionPsychologyAids (disease), social aspects

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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Book data: Open Library