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Women, AIDS, and Activism

by ACT UP NY / Women AIDS Book Group

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A thorough analysis of AIDS issues for all women: intravenous drug users, heterosexuals, bisexuals, lesbians, prostitutes, teenagers, pregnant women, and prisoners.

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ACT UP NY / Women AIDS Book Group

4 Works 114 Members

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Lambda Literary Award (Nominee – AIDS – 1990)

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Members: 111
Popularity: 293,504

Languages: English, French
Media: Paper
ISBNs: 4
ASINs: 1

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Published: 1990
Genres: Nonfiction, Sexuality and Gender Studies, General Nonfiction, LGBTQ+, Health & Wellness, Politics and Government
DDC/MDS: 362.1969792
LCC: RC607 .A26 .W65

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ACT UP NY / Women AIDS Book Group

4 Works 114 Members

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