COVID-19 and Social Change in Spain (The COVID-19 Pandemic Series)

Synopsis

Originating in the popular Sociología en Cuarantena blog, this volume provides a detailed and multifaceted analysis of the social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain. This book originates in the great upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, when the unprecedented announcement of global lockdowns paralyszed the world and put social relations on hold. In response, a loose collective of sociologists, historians and philosophers from various Spanish universities began to share their reflections on the pandemic on the Sociología en Cuarantena blog. This book takes some of those thoughts and delves deeper into the recurring themes as they relate to the Spanish experience of the pandemic. The chapters in the first part of the book address the social and political context of the various measures put in place by the government to deal with the health, economic and social effects of the pandemic. Subsequently, several chapters examine how the pandemic led to important reflections on uncertainty and authority in processes of scientific knowledge production. Other chapters analyse the effects of the pandemic on demographics, the organization of care, the education system, the organisation of work and the recognition of essential workers, immigration policies, and the digitalization of society. Collectively, the contributions call into question the narrative of exceptionalism that views the pandemic as a singular event that is uniquely responsible for the present situation of uncertainty and instability. They also draw attention to the fragility of social prestige and trust in neglected and weakened public institutions, as well as identifying a growing socio-political polarization that may be highly significant in the future. This collection will appeal to students and researchers with an interest in contemporary Spain and the socio-political effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Copyright:

2023

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

190 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781000782004

Related ISBNs:

9781032251295, 9781003281719, 9781032251301

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

11/11/22

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Carlos de Castro, Andrés Pedreño and Marta Latorre

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Sociology

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Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Carlos de Castro

Edited by:

Andrés Pedreño

Edited by:

Marta Latorre