AIDS, South Africa, and the politics of knowledge - Youde, Jeremy R. (Ashgate, 2007)
Includes bibliographical references (p. [131]-148) and index
Introduction -- Knowledge and international policymaking -- Counter-epistemic communities -- History and public health in South Africa -- Identity, AIDS, and public health in South Africa -- South Africa AIDS policies and the counter-epistemic community -- Conclusions and implications
Through an in-depth examination of the interactions between the South African government and the international AIDS control regime, Jeremy Youde examines both the epistemic and counter-epistemic communities to highlight the relevance and importance of Africa to international affairs. The study is ideally suited to scholars interested in African studies, international organizations, global governance and infectious diseases