Ethical Failures of the COVID-19 Pandemic Response

This book explores the non-biological factors that influenced the COVID-19 pandemic and the global response to it, highlighting the ethical failures of decision-making by political leaders. It uses a process-tracing approach to reconstruct considerations, decisions, and actions by key leaders and discusses the normative ethics of pandemic response.

Format: Hardback
Length: 279 pages
Publication date: 09 December 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the multifaceted factors that have shaped the emergence and ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the global response to it. It emphasizes the non-biological dimensions, including political, economic, societal, and cultural influences, that have played a crucial role in this global crisis. The book specifically focuses on the role of political decision-makers in navigating the complex domestic and international politics surrounding the pandemic. Through a process-tracing approach, the author identifies the strategic and ethical shortcomings in decision-making, reconstructing the considerations, decisions, and actions taken by key leaders. By weaving a global narrative, the book aims to shed light on the response efforts across different regions.

The author highlights significant speech acts and interprets the underlying causal implications within a chronological and contextualized analysis of events, statements, and public health measures. Furthermore, the book delves into the normative ethics of pandemic response, drawing valuable lessons from the current experience. It offers a normative analysis that considers pre-pandemic guidelines and frameworks, including those in public health ethics and pandemic preparedness plans.

This book serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, and individuals interested in understanding the complex dynamics of the COVID-19 pandemic and the critical role of political decision-making in shaping the global response. It provides a comprehensive and insightful examination of the challenges and opportunities faced during this unprecedented time.

Weight: 504g
Dimension: 216 x 154 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031091933
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022