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Witches, Westerners, and HIV - AIDS and Cultures of Blame in Africa (Hardcover, Annotated Ed)
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Witches, Westerners, and HIV - AIDS and Cultures of Blame in Africa (Hardcover, Annotated Ed)
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A witch's curse, an imperialist conspiracy, a racist plot-HIV/AIDS
is a catastrophic health crisis with complex cultural dimensions.
From small villages to the international system, explanations of
where it comes from, who gets it, and who dies are tied to
political agendas, religious beliefs, and the psychology of
devastating grief. Frequently these explanations conflict with
science and clash with prevention and treatment programs. In
Witches, Westerners, and HIV Alexander Roedlach draws on a decade
of research and work in Zimbabwe to compare beliefs about
witchcraft and conspiracy theories surrounding HIV/AIDS in Africa.
He shows how both types of beliefs are part of a process of blaming
others for AIDS, a process that occurs around the globe but takes
on local, culturally specific forms. He also demonstrates the
impact of these beliefs on public health and advocacy programs,
arguing that cultural misunderstandings contribute to the failure
of many well-intentioned efforts. This insightful book provides a
cultural perspective essential for everyone interested in AIDS and
cross-cultural health issues.
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