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HIV/AIDS is the major political challenge of our time. Based on empirical observations from all over the world, this book examines how HIV/AIDS has become increasingly transnational, as nation states have extended their programmes across borders, and transnational networks have increased their activ...
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| Literature type: | Electronic Software eBook |
| Language: | English |
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http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9780230583719 |
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HIV/AIDS is the major political challenge of our time. Based on empirical observations from all over the world, this book examines how HIV/AIDS has become increasingly transnational, as nation states have extended their programmes across borders, and transnational networks have increased their activities. 'This book provides a timely analysis of the interplay between AIDS, globalization and power. Foller and Thorn have managed to assemble important perspectives on the greatest tragedy of our time, and do so by elucidating interdependent levels of analysis' Professor Pieter Fourie, University of Johannesburg 'Political scientists were slow to engage with AIDS, but this book redresses that gap. Foller and Thorn have assembled an impressive collection of well written papers that cover key aspects of the politics of AIDS in a changing world.' Professor Alan Whiteside, Director of the Health Econo |
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Ebook. Originally published in: 2008. |
| Carrier Form: | 328 p. : 18 ill. |
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9780230554023 9780230583719 : 0230583717 : |
| CLC: | F114.41 |
| Contents: | INTRODUCTION The Politics of AIDS-- M.Foller & H.Thorn PART ONE: AIDS, SECURITY AND GLOBAL GOVERNANCE State Fragility, Human Security and HIV-- D.Altman A Long Wave Event: HIV/AIDS, Politics, Governance and 'Security': Sundering the Intergenerational Bond?-- T.Barnett PART TWO: AIDS AND THE AFRICAN STATE IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBALIZATION The AIDS Epidemic and the Fragility of the African State-- N.Poku The Unattended Dimension: AIDS and Governability in Africa-- B.Egero & M.Hammarskjold Multi-Sectoral Response to HIV/AIDS in the Context of Global Funding: Experiences from Uganda-- E.K.Kirumira |