Dados Bibliográficos

Resumo

In Avian Reservoirs: Virus Hunters and Birdwatchers in Chinese Sentinel Posts, Frédéric Keck explores the overlapping worlds of ornithologists, virologists, and public health officials in China as they monitor wild birds for potential pandemic viruses. He examines how the concept of the "sentinel post," initially a military strategy, has been adapted for epidemiological surveillance, creating a network of observation points in which birds are monitored for signs of viral transmission. Keck argues that this practice reflects a shift in scientific thinking, from a focus on laboratory experiments to a more ecological approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. The book delves into the cultural and political implications of this surveillance system, highlighting the tensions between global health security and local knowledge, as well as the ethical dilemmas involved in capturing and studying wild birds. Ultimately, Avian Reservoirs offers a critical analysis of the complex relationship between humans and nature in the age of emerging infectious diseases.

Obras Relacionadas