Understanding the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comprehensive Account of the Global Response

The Quest for Understanding: From Epidemiology to Vaccination

This volume examines the first responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, delving into the contexts of earlier epidemics and the epidemiological basics of infectious diseases. It discusses patterns in the spread of the disease, management and containment strategies at personal, national, and global levels, and the impact on trade, commerce, and social and psychological well-being.

The second edition of this book explores the global spread of COVID-19 since 2019, including the emergence of evolving coronavirus variants (Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Omicron). It extensively discusses recent discoveries on the disease, as well as progress on treatments and vaccines, providing a holistic understanding of the pandemic.

A Holistic Approach: Insights for Scholars, Researchers, and Policymakers

This comprehensive account is a valuable 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. Policymakers, government departments, and civil society organizations working in the area will also find it an indispensable guide.

Published by Routledge India, this second edition is available in hardcover, consisting of 228 pages. The ISBN-10 is 1032382899, and the ISBN-13 is 978-1032382890.

Stay informed about the COVID-19 pandemic and its global response with this authoritative and extensively researched book.