This article proposes a critical discussion of the concepts of One Health and Buen Vivir in order to rethink human–environment relationships. Adopting a comparative historical approach, this study analyzes these two concepts as the result of social interactions and multi-actor power dynamics. To this end, we draw on an interdisciplinary framework combining anthropology and socio-economics, mobilizing two fieldwork experiences (Bolivia and Senegal) to examine how these concepts are received, how they evolve, and how they may become diluted. This article aims to highlight both the contributions and the limitations of these concepts in understanding relationships between humans and non-humans.
This article introduces the special issue “Health and Environment : One Health, What Role for the Social Sciences and How Can It Be Operationalized ?” The One Health concept has become a key reference framework in public health policy. This special issue examines the role of the social sciences in the analysis, dissemination, and practical implementation of this concept. Three research areas are explored : (i) the place of the social sciences within One Health ; (ii) the impact of the concept on the making of public policy ; and (iii) the role and circulation of the concept in the field of international aid. The articles included in this issue highlight the crucial importance of the social sciences for gaining a better understanding of the perspectives and limitations of One Health. They draw on a wide range of analytical frameworks, methods, and case studies, underscoring both the richness of these disciplines and the productive nature of their intersections.
