Social Science and the Study of Emerging Infectious Diseases
1996
Social Science and the Study of Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Author Information
Author(s): Sommerfeld Johannes, Lane Sandra
Primary Institution: Harvard Institute for International Development
Conclusion
The publication discusses various anthropological perspectives on emerging infectious diseases presented at a conference.
Supporting Evidence
- Various presentations on emerging infectious diseases were made at the American Anthropological Association meeting.
- Topics included the cholera epidemic, tuberculosis treatment, and the politics of leprosy eradication.
Takeaway
This study talks about how different scientists study diseases that are coming back or new ones, and what they found at a big meeting.
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