The International Politics of Ebola

Book Details

• Author: Anne Roemer-Mahler

• Brand: Routledge

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 200

• Release Date: 16-01-2019

• ISBN: 9780367139070

• Languages: English

About the Book

The Ebola outbreak that devastated Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone during 2014 and 2015 was not just a health emergency but also a global political event with far-reaching implications. In The International Politics of the Ebola Outbreak, Anne Roemer-Mahler takes a critical look at the political dynamics surrounding the crisis, offering a nuanced examination of the international response and its political dimensions.

This book explores the global health governance issues exposed by the Ebola outbreak, scrutinizing the inequalities and injustices that became evident during the crisis. Roemer-Mahler critically assesses how international organizations, governments, and non-state actors reacted to the outbreak and how these responses were shaped by global power structures.

In addition to analyzing the immediate responses to the Ebola crisis, this book situates the outbreak within broader debates in global health and international relations. Drawing from the growing field of global health research, Roemer-Mahler offers insights that not only deepen our understanding of the Ebola epidemic but also inform policy responses to future infectious disease outbreaks.

Originally published as a special edition of Third World Quarterly, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in global health, international relations, and the political dimensions of public health crises. It provides both academic and practical perspectives on the lessons learned from the Ebola outbreak and the steps needed to address global health challenges in the future.