Human Security in Disease and Disaster PDF
Preview Human Security in Disease and Disaster
Human Security in Disease and Disaster This timely new textbook lays bare the ways in which disease and disaster can turn politicians into global leaders or national liabilities. It explains the impact of crises on development and human security and explores how states and societies can respond more effectively. Written primarily for the student of politics, but also drawing from public health, public policy, and environmental studies, the book investigates the threats posed by disease and disasters, and demonstrates how states can shape the ways in which these crises unfold. Case studies include: • Diseases such as Covid-19 and Ebola • “Natural” disasters such as Typhoon Haiyan and the 2010 Haiti earthquake • Manmade disasters such as the Yemen and Congo civil wars or famine The book delves deep into how state response to these challenges can impact political and economic stability and ends by exploring the role played by international institutions and international cooperation in addressing common challenges. This introductory textbook is perfect for undergraduate and masters courses exploring the expanding politics and human security issues surrounding disease and disasters. It will also be of interest to think tanks and policy communities looking for fresh insights to bring into professional practice. Natasha Lindstaedt is Professor and Deputy Dean of Education for Social Sciences, University of Essex, UK. Human Security in Disease and Disaster Natasha Lindstaedt First published 2022 by Routledge 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN and by Routledge 605 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10158 Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business © 2022 Natasha Lindstaedt The right of Natasha Lindstaedt to be identified as author of this work has been asserted by her in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. Trademark notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and explanation without intent to infringe. British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Lindstaedt, Natasha, author. Title: Human security in disease and disaster / Natasha Lindstaedt. Description: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2022. | Includes bibliographical references and index. Identifiers: LCCN 2021012598 (print) | LCCN 2021012599 (ebook) Subjects: LCSH: Human security. | Disasters. | Diseases. Classification: LCC JC576 .L56 2022 (print) | LCC JC576 (ebook) | DDC 362.1/042—dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021012598 LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021012599 ISBN: 978-0-367-65301-9 (hbk) ISBN: 978-0-367-65297-5 (pbk) ISBN: 978-1-003-12880-9 (ebk) DOI: 10.4324/9781003128809 Typeset in Goudy by Apex CoVantage, LLC To René Contents List of tables ix List of boxes x Acknowledgements xi Introduction 1 PART I Key challenges 11 1 Human security, health, and disaster 13 2 Infectious diseases 42 3 Disasters 67 PART II Drivers of disease and disaster 89 4 Globalization, climate change, and disease 91 5 Globalization, climate change, and disasters 121 PART III Disease and disaster vulnerability 135 6 Poverty 137 7 Conflict 164 viii Contents PART IV Impact of disease and disaster 185 8 Economic impacts 187 9 Social and political impacts 216 PART V Response 243 10 Authoritarian regimes, democracy, and populism 245 11 The state and disease management 273 12 The state and disaster management 300 13 Global health governance 317 14 Disaster governance 343 Conclusion 362 Glossary 366 Index 372 Tables 1.1 Pillars of human security 17 2.1 Top causes of death in developing countries 47 2.2 Modes of transmission of infectious diseases 50 4.1 Zoonotic diseases 99 6.1 Top ten countries for disaster deaths in absolute numbers, 1996–2015 153 6.2 Top ten countries for disaster deaths per 100,000 inhabitants, 1996–2015 154 8.1 Ten most costly disasters 200 10.1 Selected countries and the percentage of deaths due to infectious disease, maternal, neo-natal, and nutritional diseases 246 10.2 Differences between populist authoritarian and authoritarian leadership 258 12.1 Most powerful earthquakes since 1950 305
The list of books you might like
