Pandemic, States and Societies in the Asia-Pacific, 2020-2021: Responding to COVID

Hawksley and Georgeou's book examines the main effects of the COVID pandemic in Southeast Asia, East Asia, South Asia, and Oceania, providing a broad survey of how countries managed the crisis and the challenges they faced. Written in non-specialist language, the book showcases a wide diversity of national pandemic experiences, challenges, and responses.

Format: Hardback
Length: 226 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Hawksley and Georgeou have assembled a diverse group of scholars and practitioners from across the region to examine the profound impact of the first two years of the COVID pandemic in a series of case studies spanning Southeast Asia, East Asia, South Asia, and Oceania. The book offers a comprehensive overview of how Indonesia, Bangladesh, Japan, the Philippines, Vietnam, Nepal, Australia, Cambodia, Taiwan, and New Zealand approached the challenge of managing the COVID pandemic, the obstacles they encountered, and their respective outcomes. Drawing upon insights from politics, economics, sociology, law, public health, education, and geography, the majority of the authors are nationals of the countries they discuss. Written in a non-specialist language, the book explores ten case studies, providing a valuable analysis of the first two years of COVID in the Asia-Pacific region, from the initial outbreak of COVID in January 2020 to the gradual lifting of restrictions in December 2021. Chapters are organized based on the scholars' academic expertise, showcasing a wide range of national pandemic experiences, challenges, and responses.

This book is a must-read for scholars and students interested in the fields of Asia-Pacific politics, sociology, and public health. It offers valuable insights into the diverse strategies employed by countries in the region, the challenges they faced, and the innovative approaches they adopted to combat the pandemic. By examining these case studies, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the regional dynamics and the global impact of COVID-19.

In conclusion, Hawksley and Georgeou's book provides a comprehensive and insightful examination of the first two years of the COVID pandemic in the Asia-Pacific region. It is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and policymakers seeking to understand the complexities of managing a global health crisis and the diverse responses of countries to this unprecedented challenge.

Weight: 610g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032318219