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Patents, Pills, and the Press

The Rise and Fall of the Global HIV/AIDS Medicines Crisis in the News

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Thomas Owen

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Pages: 230 pages
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The book explores the complex interplay between the HIV/AIDS crisis and the contentious issues of intellectual property rights and access to medicines. By integrating contemporary media theory with interdisciplinary research, it analyzes news coverage and includes insights from journalists and civil society activists. This examination sheds light on how global crises, governance, and media are interconnected, revealing the significant role media plays in shaping public discourse and policy surrounding health emergencies.

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Title: Patents, Pills, and the Press
Subtitle: The Rise and Fall of the Global HIV/AIDS Medicines Crisis in the News
Language: English
Authors: Thomas Owen
Publisher: Peter Lang
Released: 2015
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 230
ISBN13: 9781433123504
Tags: Journalism
Description: The book explores the complex interplay between the HIV/AIDS crisis and the contentious issues of intellectual property rights and access to medicines. By integrating contemporary media theory with interdisciplinary research, it analyzes news coverage and includes insights from journalists and civil society activists. This examination sheds light on how global crises, governance, and media are interconnected, revealing the significant role media plays in shaping public discourse and policy surrounding health emergencies.