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""AIDS in the 21st Century" is the single best introduction to the global pandemic and its consequences. It is clear, thorough, and authoritative. Because AIDS is transforming not just public health but whole societies around the world, this is a must-read for policy-makers, scientists, and the general public." -- Craig Calhoun, President, Social Science Research Council
.,."the foundation text for postgraduate courses in AIDS and development, AIDS and politics, and so on."--Alex de Waal, "London Review of Books"
.,."compelling, persuasive, very readable and informative." --Dr. Bill Rau, Board of Directors, Africa Policy Information Center
""AIDS in the Twenty-First Century: Disease and Globalisation" is a unique and important book. It is accessible, innovative and far-sighted. This is the most important recent book to understand the unfolding longterm consequences of AIDS in Africa. But it is also about the need for a new world order." -- Peter Piot, Executive Director UNAIDS
"This is a powerful book which needs to be read by all senior African politicians and policy makers. It is honest about the scale of the pandemic and the problems we face in addressing it but there is a real message of hope. We can beat this disease." - KY Amoako, Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa
"The text is well-written...[and] impressively clear even on complex scientific issues..."--Shula Marks, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
"This book should be read by every businessman, not only in Africa, throughout the world--because it uncovers in new and more meaningful ways the terrifying global, social and economic impact ofHIV/AIDS..."--"African Business"
London Review of Books, 19th June, 2003
...the best reference book for those who are - or should be - grappling with the implications of the situation.
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