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In *Fighting Back*, Susan Kuklin follows a group of volunteers and their accompanying friends as they confront the challenges of AIDS. Through the perspectives of patients, caregivers and supporters, the book explores the personal and social dimensions of living with and caring for those affected by the disease. It highlights the strength of solidarity and the necessity of active resistance in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Health & Medicine/Medical Science
Authors: Susan Kuklin
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