Jon Cohen
Shots in the Dark
The Wayward Search for an AIDS Vaccine
"[A]n important book not only for the now but for the future of this epidemic and those to come."—Dr. Robert Gallo
When scientists proved in 1984 that HIV causes AIDS, a vaccine race spun into action. But the sprint to develop an AIDS vaccine now more closely resembles a crawl. Jon Cohen elucidates the forces that have hindered the search: unforeseen scientific obstacles, clashing personalities, the uncertain marketplace, haphazard political organization, and serious ethical dilemmas. Beyond a powerful critique, Cohen also offers specific recommendations for accelerating the effort. 6 pages of b/w photographs.
"Meticulously researched, cogently argued, and highly readable...the most important AIDS book since...And the Band Played On."—Seth Berkley, The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative
"[Cohen's] intimate knowledge of the thinking and personalities of the major players,... uniquely captures the real drama of science."—Barry R. Bloom, Harvard School of Public Health
"A wake-up call, a must-read for policy makers, scientific leaders, and everyone who is working to stop AIDS."—Bill Gates Sr., Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Jon Cohen is a journalist and covers science and medicine for Science magazine. He lives in Cardiff, California.
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