Gay Social Services HIV DISEASE Gary Lloyd 1995 as new

FROM THE BACK COVER:

"Offers a timely summary of what has happened within the gay and lesbian community in response to HIV/AIDS. This informative book assists the reader in gaining an enhanced understanding of the pivotal roles being played by gays and lesbians in responding to the increasing incidence and prevalence of HIV infection and AIDS ... Creates an opportunity to learn from past experience, which should inform future efforts." --From the Foreword by Susan Taylor-Brown, PhD, MPH, Syracuse University School of Social Work

"HIV disease has permanently altered the landscape of the American gay and lesbian community. HIV DISEASE: LESBIANS, GAYS, AND THE SOCIAL SERVICES enhances readers' understanding of the pivotal roles being played by gays and lesbians in responding to the increasing incidence and prevalence of HIV infection and AIDS. The book offers a timely summary of what has happened within the gay and lesbian community in response to HIV/AIDS. It identifies challenges for the future and offers direction for those who care for people affected by HIV disease today.

HIV DISEASE: LESBIANS, GAYS, AND THE SOCIAL SERVICES highlights the inherent strengths and tensions of the gay and lesbian community, creating a mosaic of issues to be considered as the response to HIV/AIDS matures. The book represents the diversity of the gay and lesbian community and discusses the myriad responses of lesbians and gay men to the personal and social impact of HIV disease. Knowledgeable contributing authors convey their unique perspectives on lesbians and gays as organizers, caregivers, and researchers, drawing freely upon their rich and varied experience and presenting it in a personal way. HIV DISEASE: LESBIANS, GAYS, AND THE SOCIAL SERVICES is an ideal guide for readers who have some factual knowledge about HIV disease but wish to know more about helping individuals affected by HIV and AIDS.

"GARY A. LLOYD, PhD, is Professor and Coordinator of the Institute for Research and Training in HIV/AIDS Counseling at Tulane University ...

"MARY ANN KUSZELEWICZ, MSW, is currently employed by St Joseph-Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, while she continues her doctoral studies at the Tulane University School of Social Work in New Orleans, Louisiana ..."

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