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.
