History of AIDS: Emergence and Origin of a Modern Pandemic
By drawing on the latest discoveries in virology, microbiology, and immunology, Mirko Grmek depicts the AIDS epidemic not as an isolated incident but as part of the long, but far from peaceful, coexistence of humans and viruses.
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By drawing on the latest discoveries in virology, microbiology, and immunology, Mirko Grmek depicts the AIDS epidemic not as an isolated incident but as part of the long, but far from peaceful, coexistence of humans and viruses. Laurie Garrett - The Los Angeles Times Book Review Grmek has succeeded in writing what may well be the best AIDS book to date.
\ Washington TimesA masterpiece of historical analysis.\ — Elizabeth M. Whelan\ \ \ \ \ ScienceAn important and provocative book. . . . Anyone concerned with the origins of the epidemic and the history of HIV will want to come to terms with [Grmek's] analysis.\ — Elizabeth Fee\ \ \ The New York Times Book ReviewEven those who have devoured the literature on AIDS will find this a deeply stimulating book.\ \ \ \ \ The Los Angeles Times Book ReviewGrmek has succeeded in writing what may well be the best AIDS book to date.\ — Laurie Garrett\ \ \ \ \ The New York Times Book Review\ - Erik Eckholm\ Is AIDS a new disease or not? Yes and no, says Mirko Grmek in his subtle, intelligent book. . . . [This] compact history is a refreshingly fair account by a first-class mind with no axes to grind.\ \ \ \ \ The Los Angeles Times Book Review\ - Laurie Garrett\ Grmek has succeeded in writing what may well be the best AIDS book to date.\ \ \ \ \ Washington Times\ - Elizabeth M. Whelan\ A masterpiece of historical analysis.\ \ \ \ \ Science\ - Elizabeth Fee\ An important and provocative book. . . . Anyone concerned with the origins of the epidemic and the history of HIV will want to come to terms with [Grmek's] analysis.\ \ \ \ \ BooknewsDrawing on the latest discoveries in virology, microbiology, and immunology, physician and historian of medicine Grmek Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes, the Sorbonne presents the story of the AIDS virus and its subsequent development into a virulent, fatal disease that has become an international epidemic even as other diseases are being brought under control. His accounts addresses the epidemic itself and the scientific struggle against its ravages within the context of the history of human viral disease. Translated from the French edition Editions Payot, 1989. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR booknews.com\ \
