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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Leading AIDS reporter Jon Cohen tells how the forces inside and outside the world of science have hindered the search for an AIDS vaccine. He reveals the complicated obstacles that stymie researchers, the uncertain marketplace that confronts pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and more. of photos. 3 diagrams.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Meticulously researched, cogently argued, and highly readable...the most important AIDS book since...<em>And the Band Played On</em>.--Seth Berkley, The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative<br><br>A wake-up call, a must-read for policy makers, scientific leaders, and everyone who is working to stop AIDS.--Bill Gates Sr., Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation<br>

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