Political Economy of Controversies Over the Origin of Covid-19 and Its Impact on the World and India

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Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Covid-19's origins, global responses, and its socioeconomic impacts. It examines scientific evidence regarding the virus's natural or artificial origins while addressing conspiracy theories and geopolitical tensions. The study analyzes WHO's investigation, US pandemic management under Trump, and the broader political economy of environmental degradation and includes:Comprehensive analysis of Covid-19 origins examining both natural and man-made theories with scientific evidenceCritical examination of conspiracy theories and geopolitical targeting of China during the pandemicAssessment of WHO's investigation into coronavirus origins and the politicization of global health governanceAnalysis of US pandemic response under Trump administration and its impact on global leadershipPolitical economy perspective on environmental degradation from Holocene to Anthropocene eraThe book explores the pandemic's economic consequences globally and specifically in India, with particular attention to migrant labor conditions during lockdown periods.This title has been co-published with Aakar books. Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the print edition in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-01-29
Mått138 x 216 x undefined mm
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor380
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9781041206620

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ForewordPreface cum Acknowledgments1 Introduction and Objective of the Study2 Origin of Covid-19: Is it Man-Made or Natural Organism?3 Conspiracy Theories on the Origin of Covid-194 China Targeted for Covid-19—Its Counters and Defence of Others5 World Health Organisation's Study into the Origin of Coronoavirus—Politicisation6 The United States Could Not Tackle Covid-19 Due to Trump's Individualistic Approach and His Politics7 Political Economy of Environmental Pollution— Holocene to Anthropocene-Climate Change Conventions: Rio to Kyoto and Paris8 Political Economy of Ecological Damage Accelerated by Neoliberal Capitalism and Globalisation9 The Pandemic Generated the Conditions for an Adverse Impact on the Global Economy10 Political Economy of the US Global Hegemony— Its Status in the Post-Covid Era11 Extent of Spread of Covid-19 and Its Impact on the Indian Economy12 Political Economy of Migrant Labour in India—The Extent and Growth—Impact of Covid-19 on Migrant Labour During the Lockdown PeriodsSummary and ConclusionReferences