Etudes et notes d'entomologie médicale sur le Katanga: (élevage, tsé-tsé, tiques et moustiques)

Published in the mid-20th century, this volume by Dr. J. Schwetz serves as a technical record of medical entomology research conducted in the Katanga region, which was then part of the Belgian Congo. The work reflects the broader scientific focus of the era on tropical medicine and the public health challenges posed by disease vectors such as tsetse flies, ticks, and mosquitoes in colonial territories. It was intended primarily for professional use by colonial administrators, researchers, and health officials tasked with mitigating the spread of illnesses like sleeping sickness and malaria.

The text is representative of the systematic documentation practiced by European researchers during this period, who sought to categorize local wildlife and environmental conditions to facilitate settlement and agricultural development. The design of the volume is functional and academic, emphasizing clear categorization and empirical data collection over aesthetic presentation. As a specialized monograph, it occupies a specific niche within historical medical literature, highlighting the integration of biological study into the administrative apparatus of the time.