The Political Economy of the Sars Epidemic: The Impact on Human Resources in East Asia

ISBN-13: 9780415541923 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 192 str.

Grace Lee;Malcolm Warner

Opis

Providing new insights and understanding of the political economy of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) - the epidemic that swept across many Asian countries in 2003 - this engaging book examines the consequences of SARS in East Asia.

Recenzje

'...readers will learn much from this book's insights and lessons drawn from this health crisis. The Political Economy of the SARS Epidemic will prove useful to students of human resource management and those seeking to comprehend the economic impacts of SARS on East Asia.' -  Sonny Lo, Journal of Contemporary Asia, Vol.40 No.2, 2010

Spis treści

Part 1: Background  1. Introduction  2. Catastrophes, Epidemics and History  3. The SARS Epidemic of 2003: A Time-Line  4. Impact on Economies, on Labour Markets and HRM in East Asia  Part 2: Impact on East Asia  5. Hong Kong: A Case-Study  6. People's Republic of China (PRC): A Case-Study  7. Singapore: A Case-Study  8. Taiwan: A Case-Study  Part 3: Broader Implications for Human Resources  9. Lessons to be Learnt?  10. Conclusions