And the Band Played On: Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic
by Randy Shilts
Description
This groundbreaking investigative work traces the devastating spread of AIDS across America, examining the complex intersection of medical science, political inaction, and human tragedy that defined the epidemic's early years. Through meticulous research and compelling narrative, the author reveals how institutional denial, bureaucratic failures, and social prejudice allowed the disease to proliferate unchecked while those in power remained silent. The book profiles the scientists, activists, patients, and officials whose actions—and inactions—shaped the course of the crisis, offering an unflinching look at how a nation grappled with an unprecedented public health catastrophe. A powerful testament to the importance of transparency, swift action, and compassion in the face of medical emergencies, this account remains essential reading for understanding both the AIDS epidemic and the broader lessons it holds for society.
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paperback
Macmillan
Published Apr 9, 2000
666 pages
ISBN: 9780312241353
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First Published
1987
Language
en
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