A different kind of AIDS: folk and lay theories in South African townships

"Why do alternative, non-scientific explanations of HIV/AIDS continue to circulate in South Africa's townships after almost 30 years of AIDS education? In A Different Kind of Aids, David Dickinson explores the folk and lay theories that still circulate within township communities, despite...

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Main Author: Dickinson, David 1963- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Auckland Park, South Africa Fanele 2014
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Summary:"Why do alternative, non-scientific explanations of HIV/AIDS continue to circulate in South Africa's townships after almost 30 years of AIDS education? In A Different Kind of Aids, David Dickinson explores the folk and lay theories that still circulate within township communities, despite extensive educational efforts and the availability of antiretroviral treatment." ... Back cover
Physical Description:xxvii, 377 Seiten
ISBN:9781920196981