Living With Hiv And Dying With Aids: Diversity, Inequality And Human Rights In The Global Pandemic (global Health)
by Lesley Doyal /
2013 / English / PDF
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There is now a vast literature on HIV and AIDS but much of it is
based on traditional biomedical or epidemiological approaches.
Hence it tells us very little about the experiences of the millions
of people whose living and dying constitute the reality of this
devastating pandemic. Doyal brings together findings from a wide
range of empirical studies spanning the social sciences to explore
experiences of HIV positive people across the world. This will
illustrate how the disease is physically manifested and
psychologically internalised by individuals in diverse ways
depending on the biological, social, cultural and economic
circumstances in which they find themselves. A proper understanding
of these commonalities and differences will be essential if future
strategies are to be effective in mitigating the effects of HIV and
AIDS. Doyal shows that such initiatives will also require a better
appreciation of the needs and rights of those affected within the
wider context of global inequalities and injustices. Finally, she
outlines approaches to address these challenges.This book will
appeal to everyone involved in struggles to improve the well-being
of those with HIV and AIDS. While academically rigorous, it is
written in an accessible manner that transcends specific
disciplines and, through its extensive bibliography, provides
diverse source material for future teaching, learning and research.
There is now a vast literature on HIV and AIDS but much of it is
based on traditional biomedical or epidemiological approaches.
Hence it tells us very little about the experiences of the millions
of people whose living and dying constitute the reality of this
devastating pandemic. Doyal brings together findings from a wide
range of empirical studies spanning the social sciences to explore
experiences of HIV positive people across the world. This will
illustrate how the disease is physically manifested and
psychologically internalised by individuals in diverse ways
depending on the biological, social, cultural and economic
circumstances in which they find themselves. A proper understanding
of these commonalities and differences will be essential if future
strategies are to be effective in mitigating the effects of HIV and
AIDS. Doyal shows that such initiatives will also require a better
appreciation of the needs and rights of those affected within the
wider context of global inequalities and injustices. Finally, she
outlines approaches to address these challenges.This book will
appeal to everyone involved in struggles to improve the well-being
of those with HIV and AIDS. While academically rigorous, it is
written in an accessible manner that transcends specific
disciplines and, through its extensive bibliography, provides
diverse source material for future teaching, learning and research.