The basic biology of the virus, HIV, and the disease it causes, AIDS. The economic, social and political factors that determine who gets sick and who remains healthy, who lives and who dies. The progress of scientific research and medical treatments. The reasons for hope; the reasons for fear.
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Beginnings: A New Disease Surprises The World
HIV Basics, Stigma, Three Books, Chimps to Humans, Some Memories
WEEK 2
Transmission, Gender, Politics
Transmission, Gender, More Memories
WEEK 3
Testing (and Some Politics and Memories)
The Critical Issue--Testing
WEEK 4
Living With HIV
Not a death sentence, but not easy; More Politics, Sexual Orientation
WEEK 5
Caring for Patients
Doctors, Medication, More Politics, More Memories
WEEK 6
Prevention, Art, Poetry
WEEK 7
Wrapping Up
Cure? Legal Issues, Cost, The Future, Acting Up
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