Thinking in a Pandemic : the crisis of science and policy in the age of COVID-19 / edited by Matt Lord
Contributor(s): Lord, Matt [Editor].
Publisher: Cambridge : Boston Review and Verso books, 2020Description: 172p.ISBN: 9781839763120.Subject(s): COVID-19 Disease. -- Epidemics. -- Medical policy; TechnocracyDDC classification: 362.1962414 Summary: Thinking in a Pandemic is a collection of essays that confronts the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic from various perspectives. The book draws on the expertise of doctors, epidemiologists, philosophers, economists, legal scholars, historians, activists, and citizens to explore the history and social legacies of pandemics, the role of science in policy-making, and the politicization of health and science. The essays delve into the ethical, social, and political implications of the pandemic and how it affects different aspects of life, including the economy, society, and healthcare systems. The book encourages collective reasoning and imagination to confront the challenges posed by the pandemic, beyond the present moment. Although there is still much uncertainty surrounding the pandemic, the book emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for public reason and creating a healthier and more equitable world.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Thinking in a Pandemic is a collection of essays that confronts the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic from various perspectives. The book draws on the expertise of doctors, epidemiologists, philosophers, economists, legal scholars, historians, activists, and citizens to explore the history and social legacies of pandemics, the role of science in policy-making, and the politicization of health and science. The essays delve into the ethical, social, and political implications of the pandemic and how it affects different aspects of life, including the economy, society, and healthcare systems. The book encourages collective reasoning and imagination to confront the challenges posed by the pandemic, beyond the present moment. Although there is still much uncertainty surrounding the pandemic, the book emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for public reason and creating a healthier and more equitable world.
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