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Hakan Seckinelgin - International Politics of HIV/AIDS: Global Disease-Local Pain - 9780415413831 - KLJ0006579
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International Politics of HIV/AIDS: Global Disease-Local Pain

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Description for International Politics of HIV/AIDS: Global Disease-Local Pain Hardback. Examines the global governance of HIV/AIDS epidemic, interrogating the role of this international system and global discourse on HIV/AIDS interventions. This work argues that while the international interventions highlight the importance attributed to the HIV/AIDS problem, the nature of the system does not allow interventions to be far reaching. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 430. Library markings to spine, with usual markings inside. However, remains in a good to very good condition

This book examines the global governance of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, interrogating the role of this international system and global discourse on HIV/AIDS interventions. The geographical focus is Sub-Saharan Africa since the region has been at the forefront of these interventions. There is a need to understand the relationship between the international political environment and the impact of resulting policies on HIV/AIDS in the context of people’s lives.

Hakan Seckinelgin points out a certain disjuncture between this governance structures and the way people experience the disease in their everyday lives. Although the structure allows people to emerge as policy relevant target ... Read more

Offering a critical contribution to the understanding of the problems in HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa, International Politics of HIV/AIDS will be invaluable to students and researchers of health, international politics and development.

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Product Details

Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Number of pages
208
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415413831
SKU
KLJ0006579
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1

About Hakan Seckinelgin
Hakan Seckinelgin is a Lecturer in International Social Policy at the Department of Social Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science. His research interests include international organizations, social policy, civil society and HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa.

Reviews for International Politics of HIV/AIDS: Global Disease-Local Pain
'This book provides a timely and highly engaging analysis of the crisis of HIV/AIDS and the politics of response. It will prove a valuable contribution to the ensuing debate about the role of global institutions in the struggle against the pandemic.' - Nana K. Poku, University of Bradford, UK 'An eye opener on the actions and effects of international ... Read more

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