Abstract
Drawing on a range of disciplinary perspectives, the book contains analyses rooted in the social, physical and biological sciences as well as works which span these fields. Among the issues considered are the ways in which changes in our natural and built environment, social and economic pressures, shifting policies and patterns of collaboration in responding to disease impact upon our approach to and success in containing serious threats.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Population dynamics and infectious diseases in Asia |
Editors | Adrian C. Sleigh, Chee Heng Leng, Brenda SA Yeoh, Phua Kai Hong, Rachel Safman |
Place of Publication | Singapore |
Publisher | World Scientific Publishing |
Pages | 207-230 |
Number of pages | 24 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9789812773395 |
ISBN (Print) | 9812568336, 9789812568335 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Event | International Workshop on Population Dynamics and Infectious Diseases in Asia - Singapore, Singapore Duration: 1 Oct 2004 → … |
Conference
Conference | International Workshop on Population Dynamics and Infectious Diseases in Asia |
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Country/Territory | Singapore |
City | Singapore |
Period | 1/10/04 → … |
Keywords
- population mobility
- infectious diseases
- social conditions, Laos