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AIDS Treatment and Human Rights in Context

By Peris S. Jones (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan US
Year
2009
ISBN
978-1-349-37617-9, 978-0-230-62083-4
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1326396 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
XV, 201\211
Time added
2017-11-21 00:00:00
African Politics

Description

The book poses and explores questions about the roles of antiretroviral treatment and human rights in the global AIDS epidemic. A novel approach is used, which places treatment and human rights in the context of global debates, national struggles, and, especially, a case study of the lived experiences within a local community in South Africa. Front Matter ....Pages i-xv Introduction (Peris S. Jones)....Pages 1-24 The Struggle to Access Treatment and Other Services in South Africa (Peris S. Jones)....Pages 25-46 Conceptualizing Human Rights and “Access” to Medication (Peris S. Jones)....Pages 47-72 An “Unnatural Place” (Peris S. Jones)....Pages 73-94 “Gambling on Treatment” (Peris S. Jones)....Pages 95-114 Social Acceptability (Peris S. Jones)....Pages 115-127 Cultural Beliefs and Business in an Era of ARVs (Peris S. Jones)....Pages 129-144 Accessing Treatment (Peris S. Jones)....Pages 145-158 Conclusion (Peris S. Jones)....Pages 159-167 Back Matter ....Pages 169-201

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