Racial Equity, COVID-19, and Public Policy: The Triple Pandemic

The book "Triple Pandemic: COVID-19, Racial Inequality, and the Politics of Public Policy" provides a comprehensive analysis of the problems of inequity made worse by the pandemic, offering historical context and policy responses to address racial inequities and social justice concerns.

Format: Hardback
Length: 244 pages
Publication date: 13 February 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The book goes beyond simply documenting the problems of inequity exacerbated by the pandemic, offering a comprehensive historical context for the existing inequalities that have been exposed during COVID-19. It also explores policy responses to these issues, highlighting the unique challenges posed by the convergence of major threats to public health, economic livelihood, and access to justice. This period of American history and politics is characterized by its distinctiveness, particularly in the simultaneous occurrence of a 'triple pandemic' involving public health, economic, and social challenges.

The book aims to provide the reader with a thorough understanding of a range of issues, including policing, housing, business, disaster response, education, immigration, vaccine distribution, re-entry of justice-involved individuals, and the responses to public protests. These issues are approached with a unifying focus on racial inequities and social justice concerns that have brought these issues to the broader public attention and spurred political responses.

One of the distinguishing features of the book is its focus on public policy as both a cause and an effect in addressing issues of inequity. It recognizes that policies and practices have contributed to perpetuating and exacerbating these inequalities, and thus seeks to provide insights into how public policy can be designed and implemented to promote equity and social justice.

The book makes a unique contribution to the public policy literature by offering a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to understanding and addressing issues of inequity. It draws on a wide range of sources and perspectives, including social science research, policy analysis, and personal narratives, to provide a rich and nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing society.

In conclusion, the book provides a valuable resource for policymakers, activists, educators, and anyone interested in understanding and addressing issues of inequity and social justice. It offers a comprehensive historical context for the challenges we face, explores policy responses to these issues, and provides insights into how public policy can be designed and implemented to promote equity and social justice. By highlighting the intersection of public health, economic, and social challenges, the book offers a roadmap for building a more just and equitable society.

Weight: 640g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032261805