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Over thirty-five years ago, Greenhaven Press began publishing the Opposing Viewpoints series to help students gain an awareness of current issues and develop critical thinking skills. The Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints series continues that tradition, presenting a wealth of information on contemporary issues in a colorful, easy-to-read format. In addition to pro/con articles, each Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints volume includes appealing features designed to help students understand the complexities of current issues:

Foreword	p. 5
Introduction	p. 7
How Serious a Threat Is the AIDS Epidemic?
The Number of AIDS Deaths Is Decreasing Global Agenda	p. 11
The AIDS Epidemic Remains a Serious Threat	p. 16
In Developing Countries, Other Public Health Problems Are a Greater Threat Than AIDS	p. 21
AIDS Is the Greatest Health Threat in Some Nations The Post-Standard Editorial Board	p. 27
Access to AIDS Treatment Has Improved amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research	p. 32
Stigma and Misconceptions About AIDS Remain The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation	p. 36
How Can the Spread of AIDS Be Controlled?
Access to Testing and Treatment Can Stop the Spread of AIDS	p. 42
Access to Testing and Treatment Will Not Stop the Spread of AIDS	p. 46
Abstinence and Fidelity Slow the Spread of AIDS	p. 51
Abstinence-Only Programs Do Not Slow the Spread of AIDS The Economist	p. 57
A Vaccine Can Help Slow the Spread of AIDS	p. 62
An AIDS Vaccine Could Be Ineffective	p. 67
Stem Cell Therapy Could Slow the Spread of AIDS Investor's Business Daily	p. 70
How Should the Global AIDS Epidemic Be Addressed?
Condom Use Should Be Encouraged USA Today	p. 76
Condom Use Should Not Be Encouraged	p. 81
Individual Responsibility Should Be Encouraged	p. 87
More Funding Is Needed to Curtail AIDS	p. 93
Access to AIDS Medicines Must Be Increased Doctors Without Borders	p. 98
Gender Inequality Must Be Challenged	p. 103
Homophobia Must Be Challenged amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission, and Human Rights Watch	p. 109
Facts About AIDS	p. 116
Organizations to Contact	p. 119
For Further Reading	p. 125
Index	p. 128
Picture Credits	p. 134
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AIDS

AIDS

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