Full Description
The Covid-19 pandemic has ushered in an era of unprecedented change, fundamentally reshaping the fabric of our global society. This book, drawing from an international congress of scholars in Medical Humanities and Media Studies, explores the profound impact of the pandemic on Ibero-America, shedding light on the intricate web of historical antecedents, societal structures, and contemporary consequences. It delves into the pandemic's role as a crucible for social inequalities, revealing the unique challenges faced in Ibero-America, such as informal labor markets and healthcare access disparities. From politics to culture, this collection of essays examines the multifaceted responses to the pandemic, probing the intricate dance between state control, economic dynamics, and cultural creativity. It also offers a comparative lens on past health crises and their resonance in literature and media.
Contents
Technical utopia and health dystopia: A Contemporary visual battle
From the 1918 flu to COVID-19: a perspective from the Spanish case
The 1918 Influenza pandemic and its impact in the work of Ramón Del Valle-Inclán and Josep Pla
"Tourism Yes, Tourism No": the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on discourse about tourism in the Spanish press
The inhumanity of neoliberalism and of the far-right in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic in Brazil
Health crises in images: possible approximations between three major epidemics in Brazil
Strategic Communication and the Vaccination Plan of Covid-19. The Uruguayan case
The challenge of higher education through virtual education platforms during COVID-19. The Peruvian case
The July 11, 2021 protests in Cuba: a unique event?
Epilogue - Intersectional solidarity and fairness in Ibero-American counteractions
