Shots in the Dark - The Wayward Search for an AIDS Vaccine (Paperback)

"[A]n important book not only for the now but for the future of this epidemic and those to come."—Dr. Robert Gallo

When scientists proved in 1984 that HIV causes AIDS, a vaccine race spun into action. But the sprint to develop an AIDS vaccine now more closely resembles a crawl. Jon Cohen elucidates the forces that have hindered the search: unforeseen scientific obstacles, clashing personalities, the uncertain marketplace, haphazard political organization, and serious ethical dilemmas. Beyond a powerful critique, Cohen also offers specific recommendations for accelerating the effort. 6 pages of b/w photographs.

"Meticulously researched, cogently argued, and highly readable...the most important AIDS book since...And the Band Played On."—Seth Berkley, The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative

"[Cohen's] intimate knowledge of the thinking and personalities of the major players,... uniquely captures the real drama of science."—Barry R. Bloom, Harvard School of Public Health

"A wake-up call, a must-read for policy makers, scientific leaders, and everyone who is working to stop AIDS."—Bill Gates Sr., Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

General

Imprint:	W W Norton & Co Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2001
First published:	December 2001
Authors:	Jon Cohen
Dimensions:	210 x 140 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	439
ISBN-13:	978-0-393-32225-5
Categories:	Books > Medicine > General issues > History of medicine Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Popular science Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Diseases & disorders > Infectious & contagious diseases > HIV / AIDS
LSN:	0-393-32225-4
Barcode:	9780393322255

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