Synopses & Reviews
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.
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"Meticulously researched, cogently argued, and highly readable...the most important AIDS book since...." Seth Berkley, The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative
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"[Cohen's] intimate knowledge of the thinking and personalities of the major players,... uniquely captures the real drama of science." Barry R. Bloom, Harvard School of Public Health
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"A wake-up call, a must-read for policy makers, scientific leaders, and everyone who is working to stop AIDS." Bill Gates Sr., Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Synopsis
[A]n important book not only for the now but for the future of this epidemic and those to come.'"Dr. Robert Gallo "Meticulously researched, cogently argued, and highly readable...the most important AIDS book since...And the Band Played On."'"Seth Berkley, The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative "[Cohen's] intimate knowledge of the thinking and personalities of the major players,... uniquely captures the real drama of science."'"Barry R. Bloom, Harvard School of Public Health "A wake-up call, a must-read for policy makers, scientific leaders, and everyone who is working to stop AIDS."'"Bill Gates Sr., Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
About the Author
Jon Cohen is a journalist and covers science and medicine for Science magazine. He lives in Cardiff, California.