Population Biology of Vector-Borne Diseases

Population Biology of Vector-Borne Diseases is a comprehensive textbook that provides an up-to-date presentation of classical concepts, reviews emerging trends, synthesizes existing knowledge, and outlines a prospective agenda for future research in the rapidly developing field of vector-borne diseases. The book emphasizes the ecological aspects of vector-borne diseases, highlighting the sensitivity of vector-borne pathogens to changing environmental conditions. It discusses the study of vector-borne diseases from an ecological perspective, drawing on ecological theory to understand their evolution, transmission, and spatial extent. The textbook is suitable for graduate-level students and researchers in vector biology, population ecology, evolutionary ecology, disease ecology, medical entomology, viral ecology/evolution, and parasitology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 31 December 2020
Publisher: Oxford University Press

Population Biology of Vector-Borne Diseases is a comprehensive and cutting-edge exploration of this rapidly evolving field. The chapter topics offer a timely presentation of classical concepts, comprehensive reviews of emerging trends, a synthesis of existing knowledge, and a prospective agenda for future research. The contributions provide authoritative and international perspectives from esteemed leaders in the field.

It is worth noting that the dynamics of vector-borne diseases exhibit a profound ecological dimension, surpassing their directly transmitted counterparts. The environmental dependence of ectotherm vectors renders vector-borne pathogens exquisitely sensitive to shifting environmental conditions. While perennial vector-borne diseases like malaria and dengue have significantly contributed to our understanding of vector-borne diseases, recent emerging viruses such as West Nile virus, Chikungunya virus, and Zika virus have raised novel scientific inquiries and practical challenges.

The study of vector-borne diseases has proven to be a fertile ground for ecological inquiries, while ecological theory has provided the conceptual framework for understanding their evolution, transmission, and spatial extent. Population Biology of Vector-Borne Diseases serves as an advanced textbook, catering to graduate-level students enrolled in courses such as vector biology, population ecology, evolutionary ecology, disease ecology, medical entomology, viral ecology/evolution, and parasitology. It also serves as a valuable reference for researchers across these diverse fields.

Weight: 820g
Dimension: 195 x 252 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198853244