The Social Science of the COVID-19 Pandemic
A Call to Action for Researchers
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc
Published:18th Mar '24
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Although the world has experienced many epidemics, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is exactly that--novel. The impacts on society's way of life, education, family, and economy are drastic. As a result, people seek explanations that have answers rooted in social science. The Social Science of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Call to Action for Researchers draws on theories derived from the social sciences to address the multitude of questions raised by the pandemic and to inspire a future generation of researchers. This book focuses specifically on the social science of a pandemic. While medical, health, and other sciences are critical to understanding a pandemic, so, too, is understanding the role of society and person. Together, psychology and society shape every aspect of life, and the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception to this pattern. Parts of society--and science--will be forever affected. Edited by Monica K. Miller, The Social Science of the COVID-19 Pandemic is a collection of academic essays written by a group of international authors. The book begins by overviewing the timeline of the pandemic and how it affected life. It then discusses behaviors and experiences during the pandemic, followed by sections on outcomes after the pandemic and best practices for conducting future studies during or about the pandemic. This book is an expansive, go-to text designed to help promote recovery from the pandemic, to minimize the negative effects of similar events in the future, and to inform social science research going forward.
The Social Science of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Call to Action for Researchers is extraordinarily timely and important: thoughtfully conceived; well-organized; historically and culturally situated. Noteworthily diverse authors (in terms of disciplinary, geographical, and professorial backgrounds) provide insightful accounts of the psychological and behavioral effects of the pandemic, directing attention to top priorities for future research and clinical practice. An invaluable resource for students, scholars, researchers, and clinicians." * Sheldon Solomon, Professor of Psychology, Skidmore College *
The reverberations of COVID-19 echoed through every strand of social life, leaving us with deep questions about its multifaceted impact. This volume pulls together leading scholars and researchers to provide the penetrating and comprehensive social science insights we need. It is vital reading for understanding human behavior-educating us on the why of what transpired while providing a generative foundation for future learning." * Jamie Arndt, PhD, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Science; Professor of Psychological Sciences, University of Missouri *
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented us with challenges that demand a response from social scientists. This volume not only dissects the multifaceted impacts of the pandemic but also equips researchers with theoretical and methodological insights for studying such unprecedented events. A powerful addition to any social scientist's library." * Jay Van Bavel, Professor of Psychology, New York University *
ISBN: 9780197615133
Dimensions: 168mm x 231mm x 79mm
Weight: 1021g
672 pages