Contemporary States and the Pandemic

This volume explores the challenges posed and impact made by the Covid 19 pandemic on contemporary states in the EU. It presents ethical, political, economic, medical, logistical, and social impediments faced by these states and analyzes the response of governments to the economic crisis. The book also discusses issues related to state security, the effectiveness of government administration, and the transition from external to internal control models of power. It presents policy actions at the global, regional, and sub-regional levels and investigates strategies of the UN, WHO, the EU, and the Visegrad Group in the fight against COVID-19. The volume is of interest to scholars, researchers, and anyone concerned with political theory, public policy, public health, international relations, governance, security studies, and public administration.

Format: Hardback
Length: 170 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a myriad of challenges that have impacted societies worldwide. In response, this comprehensive volume delves into the multifaceted obstacles encountered and the profound effects it has had on contemporary states within the European Union (EU). Through detailed case studies, the book explores the ethical, political, economic, medical, logistical, and social challenges faced by these states.

The central focus of the book is on the short- and long-term consequences of the economic shock caused by the pandemic. It examines issues related to the global economy, the EU economy, and the Visegrad economies, which are a group of Central and Eastern European countries. The essays in this volume delve into various aspects of the response of states to the economic phenomena resulting from the pandemic. They analyze the institutional framework of the crisis, examine lapses in social communication, social protests, and the decline in democratic standards in countries such as the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary.

Furthermore, the book discusses issues related to state security under conditions of the pandemic, the effectiveness of state and self-government administration, the transition of states from an external controllability to an internal controllability model of power, and the challenges related to security in the digital space. It presents policy actions at three basic levels: global, regional, and sub-regional. It investigates strategies of the United Nations (UN), the World Health Organization (WHO), the EU, and the Visegrad Group, as they play the most important role in the fight against COVID-19.

This insightful and timely volume will be of great interest to scholars, researchers, and anyone inquisitive about political theory, public policy, public health and social care, international relations, governance, security studies, and public administration. The COVID-19 pandemic has showcased the interconnectedness of nations and the urgent need for collaborative efforts to address global challenges. This volume contributes to our understanding of the pandemic's impact and provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Weight: 490g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032007267