Academic Press One Health Meets the Exposome: Human, Wildlife, and Ecosystem Health

Product Description One Health Meets the Exposome: Human, Wildlife, and Ecosystem Health brings together the two powerful conceptual frameworks of One Health and the Exposome to comprehensively examine the myriad of biological, environmental, social and cultural challenges impacting the interrelated health of humans, wildlife, and ecosystems. One Health as an encompassing concept and collaborative framework recognizes the interconnections among humans, wildlife, and our shared environmental with the goal of optimizing health outcomes of all. The Exposome is more specifically oriented to human health and tabulates environmental factors/chemicals impacting individuals, communities, and populations. One Health Meets the Exposome: Human, Wildlife, and Ecosystem Health is the first book to compare these two concepts. This book will provide the broadened and integrative view that considers both in an encompassing manner to develop a more holistic approach needed to confront the complex issues facing us today. One Health Meets the Exposome: Human, Wildlife, and Ecosystem Health is a valuable and cutting-edge resource for researchers and practitioners in animal science, and for any reader looking to better understand the current and future relationship of humans and wildlife. Review Details and examines the One Health and Exposome concepts for the future of wildlife and human interactions From the Back Cover One Health Meets the Exposome: Human, Wildlife, and Ecosystem Health brings together the two powerful conceptual frameworks of One Health and the Exposome to comprehensively examine the myriad of biological, environmental, social and cultural challenges impacting the interrelated health of humans, wildlife, and ecosystems. One Health as an encompassing concept and collaborative framework recognizes the interconnections among humans, wildlife, and our shared environmental with the goal of optimizing health outcomes of all. The Exposome is more specifically oriented to human health and tabulates environmental factors/chemicals impacting individuals, communities, and populations. One Health Meets the Exposome: Human, Wildlife, and Ecosystem Health is the first book to compare these two concepts. This book will provide the broadened and integrative view that considers both in an encompassing manner to develop a more holistic approach needed to confront the complex issues facing us today. One Health Meets the Exposome: Human, Wildlife, and Ecosystem Health is a valuable and cutting-edge resource for researchers and practitioners in animal science, and for any reader looking to better understand the current and future relationship of humans and wildlife. About the Author Mary Ann Ottinger is a Professor of Animal and Avian Sciences at University of Maryland, USA. Dr. Cullen K. Geiselman holds a BA in Environmental Science and Policy from Duke University and an MA and PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Columbia University. Her research focuses on seed dispersal and pollination by bats and has coauthored a book with botanists from the New York Botanical Garden entitled, Seed Dispersal by Bats in the Neotropics. In addition to her research, she works with her family on business matters and philanthropy and serves on the Board of Directors of the Houston Zoo, the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, Bat Conservation International, Contemporary Art Museum Houston, and the Blaffer Art Museum at University of Houston. She also volunteers her time with the National Park Conservation Association, the Nature Conservancy, the Menil Collection, and the Cullen Trust for Health Care.