Witches Westerners and HIV AIDS and Cultures of Blame in Africa 1st Edition by Alexander Rödlach 1598740342 9781598740349
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ISBN 10: 1598740342
ISBN 13: 9781598740349
Author: Alexander Rödlach
A witch’s curse, an imperialist conspiracy, a racist plot—HIV/AIDS is a catastrophic health crisis with complex cultural dimensions. From small villages to the international system, explanations of where it comes from, who gets it, and who dies are tied to political agendas, religious beliefs, and the psychology of devastating grief. Frequently these explanations conflict with science and clash with prevention and treatment programs. In Witches, Westerners, and HIV Alexander Rödlach draws on a decade of research and work in Zimbabwe to compare beliefs about witchcraft and conspiracy theories surrounding HIV/AIDS in Africa. He shows how both types of beliefs are part of a process of blaming others for AIDS, a process that occurs around the globe but takes on local, culturally specific forms. He also demonstrates the impact of these beliefs on public health and advocacy programs, arguing that cultural misunderstandings contribute to the failure of many well-intentioned efforts. This insightful book provides a cultural perspective essential for everyone interested in AIDS and cross-cultural health issues.
Table of contents:
Part I The Cultural Life of HIV/AIDS
Chapter 1 Investigating Sorcery and Conspiracy
Chapter 2 HIV/AIDS as Personal Experience
Part II HIV/AIDS and Sorcery
Chapter 3 The Sorcery Paradigm
Chapter 4 A Sorcerer’s Servant-Being
Chapter 5 Infidelity and Sorcery
Part III HIV/AIDS and Conspiracy
Chapter 6 Conspiracy Paradigms
Chapter 7 Conspiracy Theories Involving Healthcare Providers
Chapter 8 Conspiracy Theories Involving Westerners
Part IV The Implications of Culture
Chapter 9 Comparing Theories of Blame
Chapter 10 Applications for the AIDS Crisis
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Tags: Alexander Rödlach, Westerners, Witches, Cultures, Blame