Confronting Covid-19 (Paperback)

Devadas Krishnadas

ISBN 10: 9814928283 / ISBN 13: 9789814928281

Published by Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd, Singapore, 2021

About this Item

Paperback. COVID-19 is the most challenging crisis the world has faced for almost a century. As a truly global pandemic, there is not a single country on earth or even a single person immune to the economic, political and social impact of the devastating virus.This book analyses the coronavirus crisis in unparalleled depth.The author begins in section one by framing the COVID-19 pandemic by categorically identifying variables and factors central to understanding how COVID-19 has panned out. This is followed in section two with an examination of the pandemic in the realms of politics, public health and economicsSection three comprises in-depth country case studies, complete with scenario mapping and a formulation of recommendations, before section four looks beyond the immediate imperatives of the ongoing pandemic and pictures our shared future in a 'post-Covid' world.Confronting COVID-19s combination of rigorous, evidence-based analyses, projections and actionable recommendations makes this a must-read book for all leaders and decision makers in public, private and community sectors. Most of all, the ideas presented within these pages command the urgent attention of those within the international policy-making community. Rigorous, evidence-based analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing a comprehensive global study accessible to any global reader. Presents country by country case studies and actionable recommendations, with up to the minute data analysis, making it uniquely relevant and timely. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Confronting Covid-19 (Paperback)
• Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd, Singapore
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9814928283
• ISBN 13: 9789814928281
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

COVID-19 is the most challenging crisis the world has faced for almost a century. As a truly global pandemic, there is not a single country on earth – or even a single person – immune to the economic, political and social impact of the devastating virus. This book analyses the coronavirus crisis in unparalleled depth. The author begins in section one by framing the COVID-19 pandemic by categorically identifying variables and factors central to understanding how COVID-19 has panned out. This is followed in section two with an examination of the pandemic in the realms of politics, public health and economicsSection three comprises in-depth country case studies, complete with scenario mapping and a formulation of recommendations, before section four looks beyond the immediate imperatives of the ongoing pandemic and pictures our shared future in a 'post-Covid' world.Confronting COVID-19’s combination of rigorous, evidence-based analyses, projections and actionable recommendations makes this a must-read book for all leaders and decision makers in public, private and community sectors. Most of all, the ideas presented within these pages command the urgent attention of those within the international policy-making community.

About the Author

Devadas Krishnadas has more than 20 years of experience in the public and private sectors. As CEO of the Future-Moves Group, Devadas brings to the table his expertise in foresight, strategic planning and public policy formulation, implementation and evaluation. He previously held senior positions in the Singapore government, such as in the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports, and Ministry of Home Affairs.Devadas is also the author of three books, Sensing Singapore, Foresight-driven Understanding Strategy & Execution (FUSE®) and The Seduction of the Simple.