Over the past five years, A&U has grown into a popular and well respected periodical and a valuable educational tool. Its nature is global and reflects the diversity of experiences of all those living with HIV disease as well as their loved ones. A&U is an unusual, hybrid publication whose readers include a cross section of society: leading intellectuals, business and civic leaders, artists, AIDS educators, AIDS activists, doctors, pharmacists and others who are well-informed about the disease.