Decade of the Plague: The Sociopsychological Ramifications of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) have probably been with us since the beginning of time, yet they continue to threaten our emotional and physical health, and indeed our very lives. This informative book is one of the first important weapons in the arsenal of education--our most reliable weapon thus far to fight the spread of STDs. The serious social, medical, and psychological aspects of AIDS, herpes, and other STDs are discussed. Contributors focus on counseling individuals with STDs--and their partners, families, and friends--and make suggestions for the education and teaching of professionals and the general public about STDs.