COVID Charter, A Better World

Scientists have developed vaccines to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control, but the pandemic has exposed the need for a new social order that understands public health as a basic human right. Toby Miller argues that we must resist neoliberalisms tendency to view health in terms of individual choices and market-driven solutions and proposes a COVID charter that places human lives above corporate profits.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 124 pages
Publication date: 20 May 2021
Publisher: Rutgers University Press

Scientists have worked tirelessly to develop vaccines in an unprecedented race to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control and restore a sense of normalcy to our lives. Despite the devastating impact and disruption caused by the pandemic, it has brought to light the urgent need to reconsider our approach to healthcare and prioritize public health as a fundamental human right.

In his book "A COVID Charter: A Better World," renowned scholar Toby Miller argues against the tendency of neoliberalism to view health solely as an individual choice and market-driven solution. He emphasizes the importance of resisting this perspective, as it fails to uphold human rights. Miller delves into the imbalance of geopolitical power and its implications in shaping the response to the pandemic. He demonstrates that the pandemic is not just a physical disease but also a social one, highlighting the impact of corporate, scientific, and governmental decision-making on marginalized local communities.

Drawing from human rights charters ratified by various international organizations, Miller proposes a COVID charter that calls for a new world where human lives take precedence over corporate profits. He advocates for a comprehensive approach that includes robust public health systems, equitable access to healthcare, and social protection for all. The book offers a roadmap for reforming public policies and addressing the structural vulnerabilities that have been exposed by the pandemic.

In conclusion, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented us with an opportunity to rebuild our society and prioritize public health as a fundamental human right. By resisting neoliberal ideologies and addressing the imbalance of geopolitical power, we can create a world where human lives are valued above corporate profits. The COVID Charter: A Better World provides valuable insights and proposals for achieving this goal, and it is essential to engage in discussions and actions to bring about positive change.

Weight: 200g
Dimension: 127 x 203 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781978827455