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112 pp.
| ABDO |
January, 2010 |
LibraryISBN 978-1-60453-956-1$32.79
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YAEssential Issues series.
These books present overviews of the illnesses. In both cases, the matter-of-fact texts discuss the ignorance and misunderstanding that led to the ostracizing of sufferers; challenges in finding cures are also explored. HIV / AIDS deals extensively with the pandemic affecting Africa. Sidebars (which crowd the main text), photographs, and illustrations accompany the readable texts. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Essential Issues titles: Mental Disorders and HIV / AIDS.