Main description:

This book explores the unparalleled adversities and strain that the Covid-19 pandemic has caused on the social and economic lives of people.

The book allows readers a glimpse into the experiences of death, loss of livelihood, psychological trauma, restrictions on movement and social life, shifts in international relations and effects on big and small industries caused by the pandemic. It focusses on the major shifts caused within communities and highlights how politics, power dynamics and socio-cultural systems have reset and recovered during recent times. The volume also offers suggestions to offset economic hardships the pandemic has caused especially to the poor and marginalised as well as policy changes to help governments and communities to build more resilient economic and health infrastructure and support systems.

With interdisciplinary contributions, this book is an essential read for students and researchers of public health, sociology, health economics, healthcare management, development studies, public policy and South Asian studies.

Contents:

1. Covid-19 Pandemic and The Dwindling Social, Political and Economic Systems PART 1: LIFESTYLE, SOCIO-POLITICAL TRANSFORMATIONS 2. A New Pandemic on Its Way: Psychological Implications of Covid-19 3. Post Covid-19: Psycho-Social Reset and Recovery Across the Age 4. Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on International Politics 5. Exploring Equality and Fraternity During The Pandemic: Critical Science Reaction on Covid-19 6. Shift Towards Civil Federalism: Covid and The Post Covid Era 7. Natural Disasters such as Pandemic Covid 19 and Their Effects on the Poor 8. Migrant Workers and Marginalized Sections of The Society: Issues and Challenges in The Era of Covid-19 9. Covid-19 and Dislocation of Migrants in India 10. Socio Political Impact of Covid 19 on Diet 11. Use of Social Media During Pandemic Situation: A Case of Covid-19 12. Role of Mass Media During and Post-Covid-19 Pandemic 13. Paradigm Shift in Rural Areas in Post-Pandemic Era 14. Impact of Covid-19 on Sports Performance of Athletes 15. Covid 19: Challenges and Opportunities for Youth PART 2: ECONOMIC IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE SYSTEMS 16. Political Economy of Covid Pandemic: Are Nations Headed for Depression and War? 17. Covid 19 Pandemic in Asia: A Cross Country Analysis with Special Focus on India 18. Impact of Covid 19 on Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Resilience, Recovery and The Way Forward 19. Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Macroeconomic Indicators: A Comparative Study of Developed and Developing Countries 20. Aids & Processes of Covid-19 Economic Recovery 21. Impact Of Covid-19 on Global Stock Markets 22. Pandemic and Health Sector of India: An Economic Analysis 23. Impact of Covid 19 on Informal Workers: An Analysis of Indian Labour Market 24. Impact of Covid-19 on Manufacturing Ecosystem of India: Harnessing Opportunity to Become Self-Reliant Economy 25. MSMEs Survival During Covid-19 Times in India 26. Monetary Policy Measures Amidst The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Critique 27. Covid-19 and Its Impact on Financial Performance of Indian Small-Scale Manufacturer