The Moral Economy of AIDS in South Africa (Paperback, 1st ed.)

Relatively few people have access to anti-retroviral treatment in South Africa, and this is justified by the government on grounds of affordability, the author addresses South Africa's contentious AIDS policy from both an economic and ethical perspective, presenting: a history of AIDS policy in South Africa; an expert analysis of the macroeconomic impact of AIDS; a delineation of the relationship between AIDS and poverty and the challenges this poses for development, inequality and social solidarity; an investigation into how a programme preventing mother-to-child transmission would be less expensive than having to treat children with AIDS-related illnesses; an exploration of the relationship between AIDS treatment and risky sexual behaviour; an economic and social case for expanded AIDS prevention and treatment intervention.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge University Press
Country of origin:	South Africa
Release date:	2004
First published:	2004
Authors:	Nicoli Nattrass
Dimensions:	229 x 154 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	224
Edition:	1st ed.
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-54864-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Illness & addiction: social aspects > AIDS: social aspects
LSN:	0-521-54864-0
Barcode:	9780521548649

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Fri, 5 Aug 2005 | Review by: Christina S.

No-nonsense professor Nicoli Nattrass, who heads the Aids and Society Research Unit - part of the Centre for Social Science Research at the University of Cape Town in South Africa - won the 2005 UCT Book Award for this work. Professor Anthony Black, director of the School of Economics, writes: "As we know only too well, the struggle against Aids in South Africa has been hindered by obfuscation and political wrangling, to the detriment of those affected by the disease. So it has been particularly timely to have a book which powerfully makes the ethical and economic case for expanded Aids prevention and treatment measures. It does this in a manner that is both rigorous and engaging." Black praises Nattrass's meticulous research and good writing on a topic that addresses one of the country's most pressing issues. "It is indeed a classic example of the kind of work that engaged intellectuals at UCT ought to be doing."

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