HIV/AIDS in Sport Book (Copyright 1999, 152 pages) Now you can sort through the many complex issues regarding HIV, AIDS, and sport with this definitive, multidisciplinary book. You'll learn the medical facts about HIV and AIDS and discover the important role you play in prevention and control of HIV. HIV/AIDS in Sport debunks common myths and enables you to establish standardized guidelines that take medical, ethical, and legal concerns into account. With HIV/AIDS in Sport, you will learn: Epidemiological, immunological, and clinical aspects of HIV/AIDS How to deal with social, psychological, and legal issues regarding HIV/AIDS How to establish appropriate guidelines for testing Where to find resources including national and state organizations, hotlines, and websites You will also learn the personal stories of high-profile athletes who have been afflicted with HIV, including Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, Arthur Ashe, and Greg Louganis. This section ý along with a personal account of a group of non-professional athletes who are living with HIV/AIDS ý offers an evocative portrait of the emotional, social, and psychological dimensions of the disease from the perspective of both sports professionals and amateur athletes. The book also explores a wide range of issues, including whether HIV-positive athletes should participate in sports, ethical decision making and policy implementation, the effects of HIV and exercise on the immune system, and legal issues. The book's resource section includes national organization contacts, state hotlines, and websites. Drawing from the knowledge of experts in diverse disciplines including health, sports medicine, law, sociology, philosophy, and psychology, this concise book answers all your questions surrounding the complex relationship between sport and HIV/AIDS. About the Editor Gopal Sankaran, MD, DrPH, MNAMS, CHES, is a Professor of Public Health and Presidential Planning Fellow at West Chester University in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He is a physician, public health specialist, and health educator. He is board certified in Integrated Maternal and Child Health Care, an inducted member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences, India, and a Certified Health Education Specialist. Dr. Sankaran has worked as a consultant with the World Health Organization in Geneva in the Global Programme on AIDS and with PLAN International and Childreach on international HIV/AIDS prevention and control projects. He has received grants to research knowledge, attitudes, and practices of high school students, college students, and university faculty regarding HIV/AIDS. He has published several articles in professional journals and has made numerous presentations on the topic at national, state, and local professional conferences. Dr. Sankaran has a doctor of medicine degree from All India Institute of Medical Sciences and a master's and doctoral degree in public health from the University of California at Berkeley. Karin A.E. Volkwein, PhD, is Associate Professor of Philosoph
