Surviving and thriving: AIDS, politics, and culture

Surviving and thriving: AIDS, politics, and culture

Series Title(s):
History of Medicine seminar
Author(s):
Brier, Jennifer, author
Contributor(s):
National Library of Medicine (U.S.). History of Medicine Division, sponsoring body.
Publication:
[Bethesda, Md.] : [National Institutes of Health], [2014]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Moving image
Subject(s):
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome -- history
Exhibitions as Topic
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
History, 20th Century
Politics
Public Opinion -- history
United States
National Library of Medicine (U.S.). History of Medicine Division
Genre(s):
Documentaries and Factual Films
Lecture
Abstract:
This lecture examines the process of building a banner and web exhibition titled Surviving and Thriving: AIDS, Politics, and Culture. The exhibit was mounted by NLM's History of Medicine Division in 2013 to record and remember the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and to examine the current status of AIDS and HIV in America. In 1981, a new disease had appeared in the United States, and fear and confusion spread along with the illness. The infectious "rare cancer" bewildered researchers and bred suspicion. Many feared contact with those who were ill. Others, particularly but not exclusively gay men, feared for their lives and the lives of loved ones. More than 30 years later, the virus and disease are much better understood and treated both medically and socially. Dr. Brier discusses these trends, her research on the history of the epidemic, and her involvement in the development of the exhibit.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
062 min.
Color:
Color
Sound:
Sound
Technique:
Live action
NLM Unique ID:
101648323 (See catalog record)
OCLC no.:
901103309
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101648323