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Author:
Zack, Naomi, 1944- author.
Title:
The American tragedy of COVID-19 : social and political crises of 2020 / Naomi Zack.
Publisher:
Rowman & Littlefield,
Copyright Date:
2021
Description:
xii, 261 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm.
Subject:
COVID-19 (Disease)--United States--21st century.
COVID-19 (Disease)--Social aspects--United States--21st century.
COVID-19 (Disease)--Political aspects--United States--21st century.
Epidemics--United States--21st century.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
From the middle of things -- The virus in the world -- Federalism and localism -- Rhetoric and the US culture wars -- Inequality and marginalization -- Police reform -- Education -- Economy -- Media -- Conspiracy -- Ethics of COVID-19 and climate change -- Conclusion: tragedy and resilience -- Postscript: a primary question about democracy.
Summary:
"Naomi Zack presents an organized analysis of the major crises of COVID-19 in US government and society during 2020. While preparation for this disaster was lacking, we can learn from the fallout how to prepare for the next big disaster."-- Provided by publisher.
Series:
Explorations in contemporary social-political philosophy
ISBN:
1538151197
9781538151198
1538151189
9781538151181
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1227975928
LCCN:
2020057551
Locations:
UVAX975 -- Western Iowa Tech Library (Sioux City)

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