Description
| Product ID: | 9781108977913 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Elements in Politics and Society in East Asia |
| Title: | The East Asian Covid-19 Paradox |
| Authors: | Author: Yves Tiberghien |
| Page Count: | 75 |
| Subjects: | Constitution: government and the state, Constitution: government & the state |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating This Element argues that high levels of institutional preparation, social cohesion, and global strategic reinforcement in a context of situational convergence explain why East Asian countries (with caveats) managed to control Covid-19 better than most other countries. The Covid-19 pandemic triggered the first global public health emergency since 1918, the greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression, and the greatest geopolitical tensions in decades. Global governance mechanisms failed. Yet, East Asian countries (with caveats) managed to control Covid-19 better than most other countries and to increase their cooperation toward economic integration, despite their position on the security frontline. What explains this East Asian Covid paradox in a region devoid of strong regional institutions? This Element argues that high levels of institutional preparation, social cohesion, and global strategic reinforcement in a context of situational convergence explain the results. It relies on high-level interviews and case studies across the region. |
| Imprint Name: | Cambridge University Press |
| Publisher Name: | Cambridge University Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2022-03-10 |
