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Living with HIV and Dying with AIDS

Diversity, Inequality and Human Rights in the Global Pandemic

By: Em Prof Len Doyal,Professor Lesley Doyal

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Living with HIV and Dying with AIDS

Diversity, Inequality and Human Rights in the Global Pandemic

By: Em Prof Len Doyal,Professor Lesley Doyal

There is now a vast literature on HIV and AIDS but much of it is based on traditional biomedical or epidemiological approaches. Hence it tells us very little about the experiences of the millions of people whose living and dying constitute the reality of this devastating pandemic. Doyal brings together findings from a wide range of empirical studies spanning the social sciences to explore experiences of HIV positive people across the world. This will illustrate how the disease is physically manifested and psychologically internalised by individuals in diverse ways depending on the biological, social, cultural and economic circumstances in which they find themselves. A proper understanding of these commonalities and differences will be essential if future strategies are to be effective in mitigating the effects of HIV and AIDS. Doyal shows that such initiatives will also require a better appreciation of the needs and rights of those affected within the wider context of global inequalities and injustices. Finally, she outlines approaches to address these challenges. This book will appeal to everyone involved in struggles to improve the well-being of those with HIV and AIDS. While academically rigorous, it is written in an accessible manner that transcends specific disciplines and, through its extensive bibliography, provides diverse source material for future teaching, learning and research.

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Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

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1472400143

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Empiricism, Explanation and Rationality

An Introduction to the Philosophy of the Social Sciences

By: Len Doyal,Roger Harris

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Empiricism, Explanation and Rationality

An Introduction to the Philosophy of the Social Sciences

By: Len Doyal,Roger Harris

Originally published in 1986. All students of social science must confront a number of important philosophical issues. This introduction to the philosophy of the social sciences provides coherent answers to questions about empiricism, explanation and rationality. It evaluates contemporary writings on the subject which can be as difficult as they are important to understand. Each chapter has an annotated bibliography to enable students to pursue the issues raised and to assess for themselves the arguments of the authors.

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Routledge

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1135028702

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9781135028701

A Theory of Human Need

By: Len Doyal,Ian Gough

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A Theory of Human Need

By: Len Doyal,Ian Gough

Rejecting fashionable subjectivist and cultural relativist approaches, this important book argues that human beings have universal and objective needs for health and autonomy and a right to their optimal satisfaction. The authors develop a system of social indicators to show what such optimization would mean in practice and assess the records of a wide range of developed and underdeveloped economies in meeting their citizens' needs.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1349215007

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9781349215003

Overcoming Disabling Barriers

18 Years of Disability and Society

By: Len Barton

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Overcoming Disabling Barriers

18 Years of Disability and Society

By: Len Barton

This book provides a valuable route map to the development of thinking in disability studies over the last eighteen years. It includes over twenty essential articles from the journal Disability and Society, written by many of the leading authors in the field from the UK, the USA, Australia and Europe. Compiled by the current editors of the journal, it is divided into three sections which mirror the three central themes: disability studies – clearly illustrates the debates and challenges that have emerged within the field over the last two decades policy – offers a snapshot of social policy that has impinged on the lives of disabled people in many parts of the world research issues – reveals the inequalities between disabled and non-disabled people and the advocacy of new methods and research practices. The editors’ specially written introduction to each section contextualises the selection and introduces students to the main issues and current thinking in the field. Altogether this book is a rich source of ideas and insights covering conceptual, theoretical, empirical and cross-cultural issues and questions.

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700

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1134182317

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9781134182312

Disability and Society

Emerging Issues and Insights

By: Len Barton

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Disability and Society

Emerging Issues and Insights

By: Len Barton

The study of disability has traditionally been influenced mainly by medical and psychological models. The aim of this new text, Disability and Society, is to open up the debate by introducing alternative perspectives reflecting the increasing sociological interest in this important topic. Disability and Society brings together for the first time some of the most recent original research in this rapidly expanding area. The contributors, both disabled and non-disabled, are all leading thinkers in their field and suggest new ways of understanding disability, developing policy and challenging current practice.

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278

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1317887514

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Inclusive Education

Policy, Contexts and Comparative Perspectives

By: Felicity Armstrong,Derrick Armstrong,Len Barton

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Inclusive Education

Policy, Contexts and Comparative Perspectives

By: Felicity Armstrong,Derrick Armstrong,Len Barton

First published in 2000. This book looks at 'inclusive' education in the context of policy and practice in a number of different countries, particularly in relation to children and young people of school age. At the heart of the idea of inclusive education lie serious issues concerning 'human rights', 'equal opportunities' and 'social justice'. The papers in this book will, hopefully, contribute to stimulating further debate and dialogue over both the conceptualisation and understanding of a cross-cultural approach to inclusion and exclusion.

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1136624457

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Living with HIV and Dying with AIDS

Diversity, Inequality, and Human Rights in the Global Pandemic

By: Lesley Doyal

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Living with HIV and Dying with AIDS

Diversity, Inequality, and Human Rights in the Global Pandemic

By: Lesley Doyal

Doyal brings together findings from a wide range of empirical studies spanning the social sciences to explore experiences of HIV positive people across the world. This will illustrate how the disease is physically manifested and psychologically internalised by individuals in diverse ways depending on the biological, social, cultural and economic circumstances in which they find themselves. A proper understanding of these commonalities and differences will be essential if future strategies are to be effective in mitigating the effects of HIV and AIDS.

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Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

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1409431118

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Empiricism, Explanation and Rationality

An Introduction to the Philosophy of the Social Sciences

By: Len Doyal,Roger Harris

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An Introduction to the Philosophy of the Social Sciences

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A Theory of Human Need

By: Len Doyal,Ian Gough

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Consent in Dental Care

By: Jennifer M. King,Len Doyal,Sheila M. Hillier

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Consent in Dental Care

By: Jennifer M. King,Len Doyal,Sheila M. Hillier

This summary of a project on consent in dental care emphasizes the importance of shared decision making and providing information so patients can make informed choices about how their dental care is managed. This book acknowledges the value of an interactive approach to consent for dentists and includes sections on adults, adults without a shared language, vulnerable adults and children.

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King's Fund Publishing

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185717416X

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Living with HIV and Dying with AIDS

Living with HIV and Dying with AIDS

Empiricism, Explanation and Rationality

Empiricism, Explanation and Rationality

A Theory of Human Need

A Theory of Human Need

Overcoming Disabling Barriers

Overcoming Disabling Barriers

Disability and Society

Disability and Society

Inclusive Education

Inclusive Education

Living with HIV and Dying with AIDS

Living with HIV and Dying with AIDS

Empiricism, Explanation and Rationality

Empiricism, Explanation and Rationality

A Theory of Human Need

A Theory of Human Need

Consent in Dental Care

Consent in Dental Care

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