Presented is an analysis of literature about education to combat AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). The 38 articles represent efforts by organizations, government, scientists, educators, and other workers to advance public ability to cope with the problems AIDS presents. Writings include facts, guidelines, opinions, descriptions, history, and research reports. They are arranged according to the specific settings from which they originated. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services communications of facts and plans, the workers' sharing of experiences, and the journal articles from the social sciences about investigations into how to change behavior lead in this march towards community capability. (Author/CB)