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Examines the role of Russian Orthodox Church in the treatment of HIV/AIDS.

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"A provocative and clearly argued work." Somatosphere "This is a fascinating book on an important topic." -- Erin Koch Slavic Review

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments Introduction Part I: Backgrounds 1. HIV, Drug Use, and the Politics of Indifference 2. The Church's Rehabilitation Program 3. The Russian Orthodox Church, HIV, and Injecting Drug Use 4. Moral and Ethical Assemblages 5. Synergeia and Simfoniia: Orthodox Morality, Human Rights, and the State 6. Working on the Self Part II: Practices 7. Enchurchment 8. Cultivating a Normal Life 9. Normal Sociality: Obshchenie and Controlling Emotions 10. Disciplining Responsibility: Labor and Gender Some Closing Words Notes References Index

HIV is Gods Blessing

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      Publisher: University of California Press
      Publication Date: 16/12/2010
      ISBN13: 9780520267640, 978-0520267640
      ISBN10: 0520267648
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      Health, illness or addiction: social aspects Society and culture: general Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox Churches

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Examines the role of Russian Orthodox Church in the treatment of HIV/AIDS.

      Trade Review
      "A provocative and clearly argued work." Somatosphere "This is a fascinating book on an important topic." -- Erin Koch Slavic Review

      Table of Contents
      Acknowledgments Introduction Part I: Backgrounds 1. HIV, Drug Use, and the Politics of Indifference 2. The Church's Rehabilitation Program 3. The Russian Orthodox Church, HIV, and Injecting Drug Use 4. Moral and Ethical Assemblages 5. Synergeia and Simfoniia: Orthodox Morality, Human Rights, and the State 6. Working on the Self Part II: Practices 7. Enchurchment 8. Cultivating a Normal Life 9. Normal Sociality: Obshchenie and Controlling Emotions 10. Disciplining Responsibility: Labor and Gender Some Closing Words Notes References Index

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