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Le moustique fauteur de troubles.

Authors :
Claeys-Mekdade, Cécilia
Nicolas, Laurence
Source :
Ethnologie Française; jan-mar2009, Vol. 39 Issue 1, p109-116, 8p
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article presents a discussion on the socio-anthropology of mosquitoes. Descriptions are given of the opposition between perspectives of anthropocentrism and biocentrism in a conflict concerning mosquito eradication in Camargue, France. Further comments are given regarding the social, political, and economic impact of mosquito populations on human beings and the environment as a whole.

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
00462616
Volume :
39
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Ethnologie Française
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36882512
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3917/ethn.091.0109