AIDS: Science and Society: .

by Hung Y. Fan, Ross F. Conner, Luis P. Villarreal

Univ. of California, Irvine. Brandon/Hill Allied Health List selection (#2). Textbook for nonspecialized students. Previous c1998. Based on the author's one-quarter course at the University of California, Irvine. A Web site has been established to accompany the book. Site contains review questions, statistics, and links to AIDS resources. Softcover.

299 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1995

Reviews

[Luna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was required reading for a Molecular Biology of HIV/AIDS course and was a great launching point into the subject. The discussion on the immune system mechanisms is simple enough, yet descriptive enough, to build a good foundation on. When the class delved into greater detail about various HIV proteins the quick overview provided in the book was helpful in keeping track of everything. I would have liked to see more on societal impact and consequences of the ways that AIDS was initially discussed and investigated (this might be expanded on in later editions I don't know whether or not it has). Over all a great read.

[Kristofor Berner]

Second time reading this through after a class in immunology. Definitely insightful and I appreciated the application to practical methods of addressing the spread as well as social stigmas. However, it is a very introductory text. I couldn't see this being used in the academic setting.

[steds · Rating 3 out of 5]

basic scientific and social overview of AIDS. not necessarily earth shattering but a great overview and basis for understanding the pandemic