Foremost scholars in the field illustrate the impact of globalization on human health, as it is mediated through environmental change. Through case studies, they examine the bio-cultural nexus of human health and the environment as it is shaped by rapid worldwide change associated with technological development and the expansion of the global economy. This book will be a valuable resource for researchers in the areas of international health, medical anthropology and sociology, ecological or environmental studies, medical geography, and globalization studies.