The Viral Underclass

The Human Toll When Inequality and Disease Collide
Book • 2022
In *The Viral Underclass*, Steven W. Thrasher examines how viruses like HIV and COVID-19 disproportionately impact marginalized communities due to structural inequalities.

Through compelling storytelling and meticulous research, Thrasher highlights the interplay between social structures and viral spread, emphasizing the need for a more equitable society.

His work challenges readers to consider how viruses can reveal and exacerbate existing social divides.

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