Shots in the Dark by Jon Cohen
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.
"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
"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
"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
Jon Cohen is a journalist and covers science and medicine for Science magazine. He lives in Cardiff, California.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780393322255 |
| ISBN 10 | 0393322254 |
| Title | Shots in the Dark |
| Author | Jon Cohen |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | WW Norton & Co |
| Year published | 2002-02-22 |
| Number of pages | 466 |
| Prizes | Winner of National Association of Science Writers Award 2002 |
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