Resources

Books on One Health

One Health: The Theory and Practice of Integrated Health Approaches

Authors: Jakob Zinsstag, Esther Schelling, David Waltner-Toews, Maxine Whittaker, and Marcel Tanner.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the One Health concept, detailing its theoretical underpinnings and practical applications in addressing global health challenges.

Zoonoses: Infectious Diseases Transmissible Between Animals and Humans

Authors: Rolf Bauerfeind, Alexander von Graevenitz, Peter Kimmig, Hans Gerd Schiefer, Tino Schwarz, Werner Slenczka, and Horst Zahner.

A detailed exploration of zoonotic diseases, which are a key focus of the One Health approach, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary cooperation to prevent and control these diseases.

One Health: People, Animals, and the Environment

Authors: Edited by Ronald M. Atlas and Stanley Maloy

This edited volume highlights the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, showcasing various case studies and success stories in the One Health field.

One Health: Science, Politics and Zoonotic Disease in Africa

Author: Kevin Bardosh

Focusing on Africa, this book examines the political, social, and scientific dimensions of the One Health approach in managing zoonotic diseases on the continent.

One Health: From AIDS to Zika

Authors: William B. Karesh and Robert A. Cook

This book explores the emergence and management of various infectious diseases through a One Health lens, discussing the role of wildlife in disease ecology

One Health and the Politics of Antimicrobial Resistance

Author: Laura H. Kahn

Kahn delves into the complex issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) from a One Health perspective, analyzing the political, economic, and social factors that contribute to AMR.

Planetary Health: Protecting Nature to Protect Ourselves

Authors: Samuel Myers and Howard Frumkin

While not exclusively about One Health, this book addresses the broader concept of planetary health, which encompasses the One Health approach by emphasizing the critical link between human health and the health of our environment.

Emerging Zoonoses: A Worldwide Perspective

Author: I. W. Fong

This book provides an in-depth look at emerging zoonotic diseases around the world, discussing their impact on human and animal health and the importance of a One Health approach in addressing these threats.

EcoHealth Research in Practice: Innovative Applications of an Ecosystem Approach to Health

Author: Edited by Dominique F. Charron

This collection showcases practical applications of the EcoHealth approach, which is closely related to One Health, in various global contexts.

Global Health: Diseases, Programs, Systems, and Policies

Authors: Michael H. Merson, Robert E. Black, and Anne J. Mills

While broader in scope, this textbook provides essential background on global health issues, policies, and systems, setting a solid foundation for understanding the importance of a One Health approach in addressing global health challenges.