Shots in the Dark: The Wayward Search for an AIDS Vaccine

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 12/17/2001
ISBN: 9780393322255
Pages: 440
Weight: 1.26lbs
Size: 8.25h x 5.50w x 1.04d

Review Citations: Lambda Book Report 05/01/2002 pg. 26