Randy Shilts

Randy Shilts was an American journalist and author, known for his pioneering work in covering the AIDS epidemic and the gay rights movement. His notable works include 'And the Band Played On' and 'The Mayor of Castro Street'.

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  1. 1. And the Band Played On

    Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic
    Cover of 'And the Band Played On' by Randy Shilts

    This book is a comprehensive chronicle of the emergence of the AIDS epidemic in the United States in the 1980s. It explores how the disease was initially ignored by many health professionals and politicians, leading to its spread and the deaths of thousands of people. The book also examines the impact of the disease on the gay community and the role of various institutions, including the medical community, the media, and the government, in responding to the crisis. It's a powerful critique of the indifference and negligence that allowed the disease to become a global pandemic.

    The 1873rd Greatest Book of All Time
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