HIV in South Africa: Talking about the big thing
HIV in South Africa: Talking about the huge thing Books
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Winner of the Sociology of Health and Illness Book Prize 2008
Of approximately 37 million HIV positive people in the world, 24.7 million live in sub-Saharan Africa and about 5..5 million in South Africa. Despite its relatively powerful economy and infrastructure, South Africa has been dramatically affected by the HIV pandemic. Using narrative analysis of a three year interview study and textual analysis of political materials, HIV in South Africa examines the impact of HIV on people’s everyday lives in the people. Examining the relationship between private accounts of living with HIV and wider medical, political and religious discourses, the book also highlights the significance of class, race and gender on individuals’ experiences.
These engaging tales of everyday lives provide an accessible way to connect with HIV as a health and development come forth. Fascinating, challenging and constructive, this is an vital contribution in an area of fantastic social relevance.
The ebook is available free of payment to those with addresses on the United Nations Development Programme’s Human Development Index of Medium and Low Rankings (see http://hdr.undp.org/hdr2006/pdfs/report/HDR_2006_Tables.pdf), who can apply to the following address: www.ebookstore.tandf.co.uk
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