From the middle of things -- The virus in the world -- Federalism and localism -- Rhetoric and the US culture wars -- Inequality and marginalization -- Police reform -- Education -- Economy -- Media -- Conspiracy -- Ethics of COVID-19 and climate change -- Conclusion: tragedy and resilience -- Postscript: a primary question about democracy.
Summary
"Naomi Zack presents an organized analysis of the major crises of COVID-19 in US government and society during 2020. While preparation for this disaster was lacking, we can learn from the fallout how to prepare for the next big disaster"-- Provided by publisher.
