Shots in the Dark: The Wayward Search for an AIDS Vaccine

Type

Book

Authors

Jon Cohen

ISBN 10

0393322254

ISBN 13

9780393322255

Tags

AIDS, Science & Math

Description

"[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. - from Amzon

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