by socanonymous Due to increasing fears surrounding the spread of the influenza A (H1N1) or Swine Flu, participating countries in bilateral and multilateral trade negotiations are banning pork products and increasing trade restrictions, all in an atempt to contain the virus. The irony of the situation, as some environmentalists and other critics argue, is that … Continue reading »
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Fearmongering, Racism, Border Control, and Swine Flu
“No contact anywhere with an illegal alien!” “This disgusting blight is because MEXICANS ARE PIGS!” ”It would be easy to bring an altered virus into Mexico, put it in the general population, and have them march across the border.” These and many other quotes made by individuals in connection to the recent outbreak of swine flu are … Continue reading »
Sociologists, Epidemiologists, Survivors Recall 1918
You may be interested to learn that sociologists frequently work with epidemiologists to share their expertise in understanding human behavior and culture in an effort to reduce the spread and transmission of a whole host of infectious disease such as HIV/AIDS, SARS, or even “Swine Flu.” The recent H1N1 “Swine Flu” epidemic has drawn attention … Continue reading »
The Mask is the Meaning
by kiddingthecity (on bank holiday weekend) Lately, I performed a browser’s search for “surgical mask”, and I came up with many (more than I expected) interesting fictions. For instance, I learned that in parts of Asia, especially in Japan, it is quite a common thing, and it makes you a good citizen, the preoccupation not … Continue reading »
