This book discusses Nature and Human Communities in the historical and social background of Asia. Part 1 deals with the problems of coexistence among human beings. Part 2 explores coexistence between human beings and nature. The text focuses on local/regional commitments to solve problems and integrate specialized knowledge. It considers the kinds of relationship between human communities and nature that may lead to a more balanced, sustainable future for both.
Avian Influenza poses a looming threat for human and animal health. The old paradigm was that the disease in waterfowl, poultry, pigs and man was caused by separate viruses that stayed within their own niche. Deadly outbreaks have shattered this view. This timely reference examines such sensitive issues as regulation of low pathogenic and high pathogenic AI, surveillance of waterfowl, live bird markets, and outbreak control in densely populated areas.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Foreword: Challenging the Problems of Coexistence in Asia (Takeshi Sasaki, The President of the University of Tokyo).- Part 1. Coexisting with Peoples: Self and Society: Introduction (Akihiko Tanaka, institute of Oriental Culture, The University of Tokyo). 1-1. Confrontation and Coexistence in 16th-18th Century Asia (Mio Kishimoto, Graduate Scool of Humanities and Sociology, The University of Tokyo). 1-2. Language and Education in Colonial and Postcolonial India (Riho Isaka, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo). 1-3. Environmental Preservation and Community Welfare under Rural Development Projects (Ryutaro Ohtsuka, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo). 1-4. Formation of Sustainable Urban Development Strategies in Asia (Tetsuo Kidokoro, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo). 1-5. Social Restructuring in East Asia after the Crisis - A Bottom-up Style or a Top-down Style (Akira Suehiro, Institute of Social Science, The University of Tokyo).- Part 2. Coexisting with Nature: Societies and Environments: Introduction (Kazuhiko Takeuchi, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo). 2-1. From 'Natural Wealth' to 'Resources', Simplification of Nature in Asia (Jin Sato, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo). 2-2. Coffee, Poverty and Environment (Yukio Ikemoto, Institute of Oriental Culture, The University of Tokyo). 2-3. Utilization and Regional Bio-resources (Gyosuke Meshitsuka, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo). 2-4. Climate and Human Activities (Teruyuki Nakajima, Center for Climate Research, The University of Tokyo). 2-5. Global Sustainability and the Role of Asia (Hiroshi Komiyama, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo).