The Politics of Lockdowns, Masks, and Vaccines: The Trump Administration and the Coronavirus

ISBN-13: 9781433188282 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 210 str.

Michael Haas

Opis

Why did Washington fail in handling the coronavirus pandemic, from the Trump White House and federal government to the role of state governments, and the severe impact upon the American people? This book examines the critical importance of the clash between politicians and scientists in failing to adequately address the encroaching pandemic.

Spis treści

Trump's Conception of the Coronavirus Problem - Initial Capabilities of the United States - Initial Actions of the Trump Administration - Economic Relief - State Actions, Personal Protective Equipment, Ventilators - Back to Business - Snake Oil Remedies - Science Under Attack - Promise of Medical Advances - Trump Falls Ill - Surges, Testing, Treatment Medicines, Vaccines - Communities Affected - Anyone to Blame or Praise? - Index.

O autorze

Michael Haas, Ph.D. from Stanford University in political science, has authored 60 books and was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his work on behalf of human rights. He has taught at Northwestern, Purdue, the University of Hawai'i, and the University of London.