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Aids in the Modern World, focuses on the biological basis of AIDS and HIV. The book has a simple approach to the topic and enables students to focus on the main points of HIV disease and its impact on society. The text is in an easy to read, well-organized format, yet provides detailed information. It is an appropriate text for undergraduate non-science and allied heath students.
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This supplementary text offers a detailed overview, focusing on the biological basis of AIDS and HIV and on the impact of the disease on society. It describes how the virus attacks the human immune system, explains recent research in prevention and drug therapy, and discusses ethical issues such as needle-exchange programs for intravenous drug abusers. B&w microscopic images and two-color diagrams help explain biological concepts. The text is appropriate for undergraduate non- science majors and allied health students. The author teaches microbiology at the State University of New York-Farmingdale. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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