Walker utilizes a wide range of current information from diverse sources in an integrated, manageable way to produce a synthesis aimed at students taking courses dealing with AIDS within contemporary social issues, sociology, social anthropology, and sexually transmitted diseases. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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The publication highlights that what happens to young people today will determine what becomes of their communities and societies in the decades ahead, as well as highlights concerns for the future. In many countries, millions of young people are deprived of their most basic rights: to shelter, health, education, care and love.

This revised, updated edition of a work on AIDS offers an account of scientific, socio-economic and cultural implications of the HIV epidemic. It is written for a lower-division college course.

Aids was first recognized by the U.S. Center for Disease Control & Prevention in 1981. The virus and disease often referred together as HIV/AIDS is a major health problem in many parts of the world. Today, there is still no known cure. However, there are treatments that reduce both the deaths and new infections associated with this pandemic. "What To Do Now?" is an easy to read and follow guide for individuals newly diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. The information and activities provided allows affected individuals to make good choices for a great tomorrow. This guide is a wonderful tool to be used at home and during medical appointments.