Living in an AIDS culture

Authors

Jan de Jongh van Arkel , University of South Africa ; Margie Beukes , University of South Africa ; Robert Mckay, University of South Africa ; Gawie van der Walt , University of South Africa ; Alta van Dyk , University of South Africa ; Christa van Wyk , University of South Africa
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25159/247

Keywords:

HIV/AIDS, Health Education, Ethics, Theological ethics, Law

Synopsis

Publication Date: 31 December 1991

ISBN: 0 86981 726 4

This book adresses the widespread impact of AIDS, emphasizing that it affects everyone—not just those with high-risk lifestyles. Based on extensive research at the University of South Africa, it aims to inform readers about HIV/AIDS, clarify misconceptions, promote empathy for those affected, and offer practical guidance on prevention, legal concerns, and hygiene. Through open discussion and standardized terminology, the authors encourage informed, responsible action to help curb the spread of the disease and ease its burden.

Contents

Foreword vii
Introduction ix
1. The personal challenge of AIDS
Jan de Jongh van Arkel
2. AIDS- The modern Trojan horse
Alta van Dyk 10
3. AIDS in the workplace: legal aspects
Christa van Wyk 30
4. First aid and health hints
Margie Beukes 38
5. Living with AIDS
Gawie van der Walt & Robert Mckay 44
Glossary 55

Author Biographies

Jan de Jongh van Arkel , University of South Africa

Jan de Jongh van Arkel was attached to the Department of Practical Theology at the University of South Africa.

Margie Beukes , University of South Africa

Prof M Beukes was the Head of Department of Nursing Science at the University of South Africa

Robert Mckay, University of South Africa

Dr Robert McKay was associated with the Department of Psychology at the University of South Africa.

Gawie van der Walt , University of South Africa

Mr Gawie van der Walt was associated with the Department of Social Work at the University of South Africa.

Alta van Dyk , University of South Africa

Mrs Alta van Dyk is associated with Department of Psychology at the University of South Africa.

Christa van Wyk , University of South Africa

Prof Christa van Wyk was attached to the Department of Legal History, Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy at the University of South Africa.

Background is a white and black collage of newspaper clippings reporting on AIDS deaths, with a large solid red splash outline shpae at the top of the book cover, in which white lettering is place of the main book title. The Editor's title is placed at the bottom of the cover in black lettering on the newspaper collage background.

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Published

December 30, 1991

Series

Heritage Collection

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Copyright (c) 1991 Unisa Press