And the Band Played On
Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic, 20th-Anniversary Edition
by:
Randy Shilts
in:
Sociology
Summary:
The book chronicles the early years of the AIDS epidemic, detailing the medical community's struggle to understand and contain the disease amidst political indifference and social stigma. It weaves personal stories with investigative journalism to expose the failures in government and public health responses that allowed the epidemic to spread.
Key points:
1. Government Response: The book criticizes the government's inadequate response to the AIDS epidemic due to stigma and lack of funding.
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