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AIDS

by: Roleff, Tamara L.

AIDS

by: Roleff, Tamara L.

ISBN 13:
9780737711363
ISBN 10:
0737711361
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 01/01/2003
Publisher: Greenhaven Pr

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Summary

In this all-new anthology, scientists, activists, and dissenters explore the controversy surrounding the AIDS crisis. Chapters include: What Is the State of the Global AIDS Epidemic? What Policies Should Be Adopted for HIV Testing? How Can the Spread of AIDS Be Controlled? How Should AIDS Be Treated?

Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints?

(3)

Introduction

(4)

What Is the State of the Global AIDS Epidemic?

Chapter Preface

(1)

The American AIDS Epidemic Is Still a Concern

(6)

Regina Aragon

The Extent of the American AIDS Epidemic Is Exaggerated

(5)

Michael Fumento

The Global AIDS Epidemic Is a Serious Problem

(5)

Ian Murray

The African AIDS Epidemic Is Exaggerated

(7)

Tom Bethell

Access to Cheap Drugs Can Slow the AIDS Epidemic in Africa

(8)

Chatinkha C. Nkboma

Prevention, Not Cheap Drugs, Can Eradicate AIDS in Africa

(4)

Robert Baker

Wealthy Countries Should Help Developing Countries Acquire AIDS Drugs

(6)

Rachel Coben

Africa Needs Better Infrastructure, Not Drugs, to Fight AIDS

(8)

Jose M. Zuniga

Periodical Bibliography

(2)

What Policies Should Be Adopted for HIV Testing?

Chapter Preface

(2)

States Should Be Required to Report the Names of People with HIV

(7)

Names Reporting of HIV Infection Deters Testing

(6)

Partner Notification of HIV Status Should Be Mandatory

(9)

William B. Kaliber

Partner Notification of HIV Status Should Not Be Mandatory

(10)

Voluntary HIV Tests Should Be Routine for Pregnant Women

(4)

Marie McCormick

HIV Testing Should Be Mandatory for Newborns

102

(9)

Wesley J. Smith

Periodical Bibliography

108

(2)

How Can the Spread of AIDS Be Controlled?

Chapter Preface

110

(1)

Needle Exchange Programs Can Control the Spread of AIDS

111

(5)

Peter Lurie

Pamela DeCarlo

Needle Exchange Programs Will Not Control the Spread of AIDS

116

(7)

Robert L. Maginnis

Condoms Are Effective at Reducing the Spread of AIDS

123

(9)

Willard Cates Jr.

Condoms Do Not Protect Against HIV

132

(5)

Orestes Monzon

An AIDS Vaccine Is Needed to End the Epidemic

137

(5)

Bill Snow

An AIDS Vaccine Is Not Needed to End the Epidemic

142

(4)

Charles Krauthammer

Sex Education That Includes Abstinence Will Reduce the Spread of AIDS

146

(5)

Prevention Is the Best Way to Control the Spread of AIDS

151

(10)

Peter Lamptey

Willard Cates Jr.

Periodical Bibliography

158

(2)

How Should AIDS Be Treated?

Chapter Preface

160

(1)

The Assumption That HIV Causes AIDS Hinders Treatment

161

(5)

Kary B. Mullis

HIV Is the Cause of AIDS

166

(5)

Lyn R. Frumkin

John M. Leonard

AIDS Cannot Be Cured

171

(4)

Mike Barr

The Search for an AIDS Cure Must Continue

175

(4)

Mark Schoofs

AIDS Drugs Can Prolong Lives

179

(5)

Ruth Larson

AIDS Drugs Are Deadly

184

(6)

Celia Farber

AZT Reduces the Risk of Transmitting HIV from Mother to Child

190

(7)

Pregnant Women and Newborns Should Not Be Treated with AZT

197

(7)

Susan Gerhard

Periodical Bibliography

203

(1)

For Further Discussion

204

(3)

Organizations to Contact

207

(6)

Bibliography of Books

213

(2)

Index

215

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AIDS

AIDS

9780737711363

0737711361

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