Intended originally for physicians, this brief, well-illustrated paperback lays out in clear and relatively nontechnical language the full story of HIV and AIDS, from the pathogenesis of HIV infection and epidemiology to prospects for an AIDS vaccine and the impact of AIDS on bioethics. Chapters are based on a series of articles in Hospital Practice magazine, reorganized and updated as necessary. "Shows how even the most complex subjects can be presented in a lucid, balanced, and straightforward manner. This book should be required reading for everyone concerned about the future of this global epidemic".--Jonathan M. Mann, M.D., Harvard AIDS Institute.