{"title":"Alex M. Nading","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlex M. Nading\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into environmental and public health challenges, blending meticulous research with compelling narratives. His work, such as \u003cem\u003eMosquito Trails\u003c\/em\u003e, examines the complex relationships between humans, animals, and ecosystems, inviting readers to consider the intricate dynamics shaping our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those interested in environmental studies, anthropology, and education, Nading’s books provide thoughtful perspectives on disease, ecology, and social justice. His writing encourages a deeper understanding of how environment and health intersect in diverse contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mosquito-trails-by-alex-m-nading-9780520282629","title":"Mosquito Trails","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDengue fever is the world's most prevalent mosquito-borne illness, but Alex Nading argues that people in dengue-endemic communities do not always view humans and mosquitoes as mortal enemies. Drawing on two years of ethnographic research in urban Nicaragua and challenging current global health approaches to animal-borne illness, \u003ci\u003eMosquito Trails\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of a group of community health workers who struggle to come to terms with dengue epidemics amid poverty, political change, and economic upheaval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending theory from medical anthropology, political ecology, and science and technology studies, Nading develops the concept of \"the politics of entanglement\" to describe how Nicaraguans strive to remain alive to the world around them despite global health strategies that seek to insulate them from their environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis innovative ethnography illustrates the continued significance of local environmental histories, politics, and household dynamics to the making and unmaking of a global pandemic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471224389868,"sku":"9780520282629","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780520282629-mosquito-trails.jpg?v=1775236121"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alex-m-nading.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}