Autoethnographies on the Environment and Human Health

Description

This book explores the link between individual lives and significant environmental issues affecting millions of people around the world. Zolnikov offers a novel perspective on the environment and human health through autoethnographic stories. Each chapter includes an overview of an environmental risk factor or issue, such as air quality, accompanied by a reflective personal story. Her experiences were gathered around the world and revolve around immersion into local cultures. Learning about environmental health through this qualitative approach will enable readers to understand how issues in the environment are currently affecting people on an individual basis. Front Matter ....Pages i-xiii Introduction to Environmental Health and Qualitative Research (Tara Rava Zolnikov)....Pages 1-10 Air Quality (Tara Rava Zolnikov)....Pages 11-23 Climate Change (Tara Rava Zolnikov)....Pages 25-38 Occupational Safety and Health (Tara Rava Zolnikov)....Pages 39-51 Drinking Water (Tara Rava Zolnikov)....Pages 53-66 Sanitation and Hygiene (Tara Rava Zolnikov)....Pages 67-79 Toxicology (Tara Rava Zolnikov)....Pages 81-95 Infectious Diseases (Tara Rava Zolnikov)....Pages 97-112 Vector-Borne Disease (Tara Rava Zolnikov)....Pages 113-126 Foodborne Diseases (Tara Rava Zolnikov)....Pages 127-140 Future Directions in Environmental Health (Tara Rava Zolnikov)....Pages 141-149 Back Matter ....Pages 151-158