Coronasphere: Narratives on COVID 19 from India and its Neighbours

The book provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges posed by COVID-19 in India and its neighboring countries, examining the varying responses, socio-economic impact, and marginalized communities affected. It is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers in sociology, medical anthropology, sociology of health, pandemic and health studies, political studies, social anthropology, public policy, and South Asian studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 286 pages
Publication date: 23 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the multifaceted challenges posed by COVID-19 in India and its neighboring countries. It explores the diverse responses to the pandemic across South Asia, examining the profound impact it has had on societies, communities, and economies. Through a series of case studies from India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka, the book offers a detailed analysis of the socio-economic consequences of the pandemic, including the structural challenges faced by farmers and migrant workers in the agricultural and informal sectors. It also sheds light on the shifting trends in migration and displacement during this period, as well as the precarity experienced by marginalized communities such as LGBTQ+, transgender, Dalit, tribal, senior citizens, and others. The book further examines the gendered impact of the pandemic on women and girls, highlighting the interplay of multiple and intersecting inequalities like race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, age, geographical location, and sexual orientation. Additionally, it explores the position of health infrastructure and healthcare services across different countries and the transitions experienced in their education sectors in response to COVID-19. A holistic perspective, this book appeals to scholars and researchers in sociology, medical anthropology, sociology of health, pandemic and health studies, political studies, social anthropology, public policy, and South Asian studies.

Weight: 536g
Dimension: 163 x 240 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032206646