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zoonotic-disease-transmission
The chapter explains how many serious human diseases originated from domesticated animals and how low population densities reduce the viability of plague-like diseases.
1 chapter across 1 book
Hominids (2002)Robert J. Sawyer
Chapter 38
In this chapter, Reuben Montego discusses with Mary the implications of Ponter's dietary preferences and their connection to the absence of agricultural society on Ponter's Earth, highlighting the reduced risk of zoonotic diseases and epidemics. Meanwhile, Adikor Huld faces intense scrutiny and questioning from the Exhibitionists regarding his past actions and the tribunal ruling, culminating in a tense and emotional exchange with Jasmel Ket, who struggles with her feelings about Adikor and her father.