Race Against Time
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Race Against Time is a non-fiction book by Canadian diplomat and humanitarian Stephen Lewis that critiques the global response to the HIV/AIDS crisis in Africa.
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| Race Against Time canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Race Against Time Context triple: [Stephen Lewis, notableWork, Race Against Time]
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A.
Race Against Time
"Race Against Time" is an episode of the action-thriller television series "The Hunt," featuring a high-stakes mission unfolding under intense time pressure.
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B.
When Time Ran Out
When Time Ran Out is a 1980 disaster film about a volcanic eruption at a tropical island resort, directed by James Goldstone and featuring an ensemble cast including Paul Newman and Jacqueline Bisset.
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C.
Scientists Against Time
Scientists Against Time is a Pulitzer Prize–winning historical study by James Phinney Baxter III that examines the crucial role of scientific research and technological innovation in the Allied victory during World War II.
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D.
A Matter of Time
"A Matter of Time" is a song by American rock band The Killers from their 2012 album *Battle Born*, blending anthemic rock instrumentation with reflective, emotionally charged lyrics.
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E.
Always on Time
"Always on Time" is a hit 2001 R&B/hip-hop single by Ja Rule featuring Ashanti that became one of his signature songs and a major commercial success.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Race Against Time Target entity description: Race Against Time is a non-fiction book by Canadian diplomat and humanitarian Stephen Lewis that critiques the global response to the HIV/AIDS crisis in Africa.
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A.
Race Against Time
"Race Against Time" is an episode of the action-thriller television series "The Hunt," featuring a high-stakes mission unfolding under intense time pressure.
-
B.
When Time Ran Out
When Time Ran Out is a 1980 disaster film about a volcanic eruption at a tropical island resort, directed by James Goldstone and featuring an ensemble cast including Paul Newman and Jacqueline Bisset.
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C.
Scientists Against Time
Scientists Against Time is a Pulitzer Prize–winning historical study by James Phinney Baxter III that examines the crucial role of scientific research and technological innovation in the Allied victory during World War II.
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D.
A Matter of Time
"A Matter of Time" is a song by American rock band The Killers from their 2012 album *Battle Born*, blending anthemic rock instrumentation with reflective, emotionally charged lyrics.
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E.
Always on Time
"Always on Time" is a hit 2001 R&B/hip-hop single by Ja Rule featuring Ashanti that became one of his signature songs and a major commercial success.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | non-fiction book ⓘ |
| addresses |
education and HIV prevention in Africa
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impact of HIV/AIDS on children in Africa ⓘ impact of HIV/AIDS on women in Africa ⓘ role of debt and structural adjustment in African health systems ⓘ |
| advocatesFor |
increased funding for HIV/AIDS treatment
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social justice in global health ⓘ stronger international action on HIV/AIDS ⓘ |
| author | Stephen Lewis ⓘ |
| basedOn | Stephen Lewis’s experience as UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Canada ⓘ |
| criticizes |
United Nations agencies
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global response to HIV/AIDS in Africa ⓘ international community ⓘ wealthy donor countries ⓘ |
| focusesOnRegion | Sub-Saharan Africa ⓘ |
| genre |
non-fiction
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political writing ⓘ social criticism ⓘ |
| hasAuthorNationality | Canadian ⓘ |
| hasFormat |
hardcover
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paperback ⓘ |
| hasISBN | 9780887847533 ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
Canadian diplomat
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humanitarian ⓘ |
| hasSubjectCategory |
African studies
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HIV/AIDS literature ⓘ global health ⓘ international relations ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa
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United Nations response to HIV/AIDS ⓘ
linked to:
UNAIDS
global health policy ⓘ humanitarian crisis ⓘ international development ⓘ |
| mediaType | print ⓘ |
| notableFor |
analysis of UN and donor policies on HIV/AIDS
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critique of international failure to address HIV/AIDS in Africa ⓘ |
| placeOfPublication | Toronto ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 2005 ⓘ |
| publisher |
House of Anansi Press
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linked to:
Anansi Press
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| relatedWork | UN Commission on HIV/AIDS and Governance in Africa reports ⓘ |
| setting | African countries heavily affected by HIV/AIDS ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
general readers
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policy makers ⓘ students of international development ⓘ |
| timePeriodDiscussed |
early 21st century
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late 20th century ⓘ |
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Subject: Race Against Time Description of subject: Race Against Time is a non-fiction book by Canadian diplomat and humanitarian Stephen Lewis that critiques the global response to the HIV/AIDS crisis in Africa.
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