Witches, Westerners, and HIV: AIDS and Cultures of Blame in Africa
ISBN-13:
9781598740332
ISBN-10:
1598740334
Edition:
1
Author:
Alexander Rödlach
Publication date:
2006
Publisher:
Routledge
Format:
Hardcover
258 pages
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ISBN-13:
9781598740332
ISBN-10:
1598740334
Edition:
1
Author:
Alexander Rödlach
Publication date:
2006
Publisher:
Routledge
Format:
Hardcover
258 pages
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Witches, Westerners, and HIV: AIDS and Cultures of Blame in Africa (ISBN-13: 9781598740332 and ISBN-10: 1598740334), written by authors
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A witch's curse, an imperialist conspiracy, a racist plot―HIV/AIDS is a catastrophic health crisis with complex cultural dimensions. From small villages to the international system, explanations of where it comes from, who gets it, and who dies are tied to political agendas, religious beliefs, and the psychology of devastating grief. Frequently these explanations conflict with science and clash with prevention and treatment programs. In Witches, Westerners, and HIV Alexander Rödlach draws on a decade of research and work in Zimbabwe to compare beliefs about witchcraft and conspiracy theories surrounding HIV/AIDS in Africa. He shows how both types of beliefs are part of a process of blaming others for AIDS, a process that occurs around the globe but takes on local, culturally specific forms. He also demonstrates the impact of these beliefs on public health and advocacy programs, arguing that cultural misunderstandings contribute to the failure of many well-intentioned efforts. This insightful book provides a cultural perspective essential for everyone interested in AIDS and cross-cultural health issues.
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