Ebook: HIV and AIDS: a very short introduction

Providing an introduction to HIV and AIDS, this work explains the science, the international and local politics, the demographics, and the devastating consequences of the disease. This book is aimed at general readers interested in the science, the epidemiology and the social effects of the disease which has killed 20 million.;The emergence and state of the HIV and AIDS epidemic -- How HIV and AIDS work and scientific responses -- What shapes epidemics? -- Illness, death, and the demographic impact -- Production and people -- Development, numbers, and politics -- Treatment and prevention dilemmas -- Funding the epidemic -- Big issues and major challenges.