Socio-Ecological Dimensions of Infectious Diseases in Southeast Asia
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Beschreibung
This book pursues a multidisciplinary approach in order to evaluate the socio-ecological dimensions of infectious diseases in Southeast Asia. It includes 18 chapters written by respected researchers in the fields of history, sociology, ecology, epidemiology, veterinary sciences, medicine and the environmental sciences on six major topics: (1) Infectious diseases and societies, (2) Health, infectious diseases and socio-ecosystems; (3) Global changes, land use changes and vector-borne diseases; (4) Monitoring and data acquisition; (5) Managing health risks; and (6) Developing strategies. The book offers a valuable guide for students and researchers in the fields of development and environmental studies, animal and human health (veterinarians, physicians), ecology and conservation biology, especially those with a focus on Southeast Asia.
This book pursues a multidisciplinary approach in order to evaluate the socio-ecological dimensions of infectious diseases in Southeast Asia. It includes 18 chapters written by respected researchers in the fields of history, sociology, ecology, epidemiology, veterinary sciences, medicine and the environmental sciences on six major topics: (1) Infectious diseases and societies, (2) Health, infectious diseases and socio-ecosystems; (3) Global changes, land use changes and vector-borne diseases; (4) Monitoring and data acquisition; (5) Managing health risks; and (6) Developing strategies. The book offers a valuable guide for students and researchers in the fields of development and environmental studies, animal and human health (veterinarians, physicians), ecology and conservation biology, especially those with a focus on Southeast Asia.
Contributes to a new vision of “One Health,” combining history, anthropology, ecology and environment together with veterinary and medical medicine Challenges conventional ideas on the importance of socio-economics and environmental changes for human health and well-being Challenges conventional ideas on conservation biology and ecosystem services in relation to human and animal health Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Serge Morand
Themen in »Socio-Ecological Dimensions of Infectious Diseases in Southeast Asia«
Avian flu in Vietnam Climate, environment and epidemic febrile diseases Conservation and One Health in Southeast Asia Environmental changes and infectious diseases in Southeast Asia Global changes, land use changes and health Health, infectious diseases and socio-ecosystems Heavy metals contamination in Thailand Hiv/Aids and the practice of medical power Infectious diseases and societies in Southeast Asia Infectious diseases, managing risks and developing strategies Malaria in Northern Thailand Melioidosis in Laos Mosquito box amplification in Southeast Asia Mosquito-borne diseases in Southeast Asia New Science of Metagenomics