AIDS

Children's Literature

Did you know that over forty-five million people worldwide are infected with HIV? Are you aware that in portions of Sub-Saharan Africa one in six women of childbearing age are HIV positive? Do you realize that due to an AIDS epidemic the average age in Zimbabwe has declined from sixty-five to thirty-nine? This well- researched and clearly-written book takes the reader through a careful explanation of the most important elements of the current AIDS pandemic. The author of this title in the "21st Century Issues" series begins by tracing the origins and infection pattern of AIDS. She then continues by discussing the prejudice that AIDS patients face in the developed and developing world and the factors that work for and against a lessening of the spread of this terrible disease. Finally, she deals with future treatment and policy directions that offer the hope of stopping the spread of AIDS. Throughout the book the author painstakingly presents important information in a direct but reasonable manner. This is a valuable book that will provide important information to its readers. 2005, World Almanac Library, Ages 12 up.
—Greg M. Romaneck