Risky rhetoric : AIDS and the cultural practices of HIV testing /
Scott, J. Blake, 1969-
Risky rhetoric : AIDS and the cultural practices of HIV testing / J. Blake Scott. - [New] edition. - xii, 285 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 23 cm
Previous edition: 2003.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This is a study of the rhetoric inherent in and surrounding HIV testing. The author explains how faulty arguments about testing's power and effects have promoted unresponsive and even dangerous testing practices for so-called normal subjects as well as those deemed risky.
Specialized.
9780809324958 (pbk.) : £29.95 No price
HIV infections--Diagnosis--Social aspects.
Rhetorical criticism.
Social medicine.
Health and Fitness.
Health and Wellbeing.
616.9'792'075
Risky rhetoric : AIDS and the cultural practices of HIV testing / J. Blake Scott. - [New] edition. - xii, 285 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 23 cm
Previous edition: 2003.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This is a study of the rhetoric inherent in and surrounding HIV testing. The author explains how faulty arguments about testing's power and effects have promoted unresponsive and even dangerous testing practices for so-called normal subjects as well as those deemed risky.
Specialized.
9780809324958 (pbk.) : £29.95 No price
HIV infections--Diagnosis--Social aspects.
Rhetorical criticism.
Social medicine.
Health and Fitness.
Health and Wellbeing.
616.9'792'075