Virulent Zones

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Fearnley explores southern China's role as a viral pandemic epicenter, focusing on the complexities of disease emergence linked to intensive farming and human-animal interactions. He documents the efforts of virologists and veterinarians tracking influenza viruses at Poyang Lake, revealing that scientific inquiry is often non-linear and shaped by evolving questions. The book highlights how duck farming and unconventional practices challenge established scientific authority, intertwining ecological facts about disease with the cultural and geopolitical dynamics of global health.