Socio-Ecological Dimensions of Infectious Diseases in 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 env...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Morand, Serge (Editor), Dujardin, Jean-Pierre (Editor), Lefait-Robin, Régine (Editor), Apiwathnasorn, Chamnarn (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
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Online Access:Full Text via HEAL-Link
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:IX, 338 p. 45 illus. online resource.
ISBN:9789812875273