Aginam, Obijiofor; Harrington, John; Yu, K. Peter --- "The Global Governance of HIV/AIDS" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2013) [2013] ELECD 493

Editor(s): Aginam, Obijiofor; Harrington, John; Yu, K. Peter

Title: The Global Governance of HIV/AIDS

Sub-title: Intellectual Property and Access to Essential Medicines

Series: Elgar Intellectual Property and Global Development series

Topics: Law and Development; Health Law; Intellectual Property Law; International Economic Law, Trade Law; International Relations; Public Policy

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Date of Publication: 30 April 2013

Number of pages: 304

ISBN (hard cover): 9781849804905

EISBN: 9781849804929

Abstract/Description:

This important book brings together leading scholars from multiple disciplines, including intellectual property, human rights, public health, and development studies, as well as activists to critically reflect on the global health governance regime.

The Global Governance of HIV/AIDS explores the implications of high international intellectual property standards for access to essential medicines in developing countries. With a focus on HIV/AIDS governance, the volume provides a timely analysis of the international legal and political landscape, the relationship between human rights and intellectual property, and emerging issues in global health policy. It concludes with concrete strategies on how to improve access to HIV/AIDS medicines.

This interdisciplinary, global, and up-to-date book will strongly appeal to academics in law, international relations, health policy and public policy, as well as students, policymakers and activists.