Comprehensive Account of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Nuanced Analysis

Authored by medical professional Tapas Kumar Koley and economist Monika Dhole, this book provides a thorough examination of the COVID-19 pandemic, from its early responses to the latest developments.

Understanding the Pandemic: Context, Epidemiology, and Global Response

The book delves into the contexts of earlier epidemics, epidemiological basics of infectious diseases, and patterns in the spread of COVID-19. It discusses the management and containment of infections at personal, national, and global levels, as well as the impact on trade and commerce, social and psychological effects on people, and the disruption of international events.

The Global Response: International Organizations and the Search for Solutions

The volume explores the role of international organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) in the search for solutions and the global race for a vaccine or cure.

New Developments and Emerging Variants

The second edition of this book is based on new data and latest developments, examining the global spread of COVID-19 since 2019 and the emergence of evolving coronavirus variants (Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Omicron). It extensively discusses recent progress on treatments and vaccines.

A Holistic Resource for Scholars and Practitioners

This book provides a nuanced, verified, and fact-checked analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic and its global response, making it an indispensable resource for scholars and researchers of medical sociology, public health, political economy, public policy and governance, sociology of health and medicine, and paramedical and medical practitioners. It is also a valuable resource for policymakers, government departments, and civil society organizations working in the area.

Publication Details:
Publisher: Routledge India
Edition: 2nd
Publication Date: November 30, 2022
Language: English
Pages: 228
ISBN-10: 1032384530
ISBN-13: 978-1032384535