Book DescriptionThis definitive textbook covers all aspects of HIV/AIDS in southern Africa, from basic science to medicine, sociology, economics and politics Written by a highly-respected team of southern African HIV experts, it provides a thoroughly researched account of the epidemic in the region The book comprises eight sections, the овлуе first of which covers the numbers behind the epidemic--their evolution as well as current state Following sections focus on the science of the virus, including its structure, diagnosis and spread, HIV risk factors and prevention strategies, focal population groups and the impact of AIDS on all aspects of South African life.  Sprague2005 г 700 стр ISBN 0521616298.