Health Crisis, Counteractions and the Media in the Ibero-American World

Javier Jurado

ISBN 10: 2875748726 / ISBN 13: 9782875748720

Edité par Peter Lang Nov 2023, 2023

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Neuware -The Covid-19 pandemic has ushered in an era of unprecedented change, fundamentally reshaping the fabric of our global society. This book, drawing from an international congress of scholars in Medical Humanities and Media Studies, explores the profound impact of the pandemic on Ibero-America, shedding light on the intricate web of historical antecedents, societal structures, and contemporary consequences. It delves into the pandemic¿s role as a crucible for social inequalities, revealing the unique challenges faced in Ibero-America, such as informal labor markets and healthcare access disparities. From politics to culture, this collection of essays examines the multifaceted responses to the pandemic, probing the intricate dance between state control, economic dynamics, and cultural creativity. It also offers a comparative lens on past health crises and their resonance in literature and media.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 228 pp. Englisch.

N° de réf. du vendeur 9782875748720

Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Health Crisis, Counteractions and the Media in the Ibero-American World
• Éditeur: Peter Lang Nov 2023
• Date de parution: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 2875748726
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9782875748720
• Reliure: Taschenbuch
• État de l'article: Neu
• Dimensions: 210 L x 148 H x 13 P (en millimètres) 210 millimètres de largeur par 148 millimètres de hauteur par 13 millimètres de profondeur
• Poids: 301 grammes

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Synopsis

The book explores Covid-19's profound impact on Ibero-America, revealing social inequalities and diverse responses. It draws parallels with past epidemics and analyzes media's evolving role in crisis management, emphasizing global resonance and lasting relevance

À propos de l?auteur

Javier Jurado teaches Visual Culture, Contemporary Spanish History, and Cultural and Creative Industries Theory at the Université de Lille. His primary interests lie in Media History and the Sociology of Art. He has recently published "Economía del cine Franquista" (2021).

Marina Ruiz Cano holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature and Literary Studies from the University of the Basque Country and a Ph.D. in Romance Studies from the University of Nanterre. She currently serves as a PRAG (Pedagogical Assistant with a Fixed-Term Contract) at the University of Le Mans. Her research primarily focuses on contemporary Basque theater with a political dimension.