COVID-19 Surviving a Pandemic

'At the forefront of social science knowledge about the COVID-19 pandemic is J. Michael Ryan's The COVID-19 Pandemic Series. The latest addition, "Surviving a Pandemic," is no exception. This volume takes an in-depth look at how communities and individuals survived the virus. With rich data outlining gendered and racialized impacts, the book gives a detailed account exploring food security, grieving and vaccine uptake, all the while being sensitive to the various impacts on geographically and demographically diverse populations. This book is a must read for anyone wanting to inform themselves about how to survive a pandemic.'

Sharyn Davies, Associate Professor, Monash University, Australia

'This book provides a compelling account of the disruptions occurring globally during the following the COVID-19 pandemic. Using diverse examples across diverse settings, the book illustrates how social processes are at the forefront of responses to disease, such that pre-existing inequalities become exacerbated. It provides a clear demonstration of the analytical power of the social sciences to disentangle the complexities of medicine, science, and society. It is vital reading for practitioners and scholars in public health and health sciences, or anyone who seeks to deepen their knowledge about the social inequities that emerged, or became more visible, as a result of the pandemic.'

Karen Willis, Professor of Public Health, Victoria University, Australia