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COVID Societies

COVID Societies

Deborah Lupton

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Editorial:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2022
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Teoría social
ISBN:
9781032060552

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COVID Societies presents a compelling and accessible overview of sociocultural theories that help us make sense of the COVID crisis. The book provides insights into everyday life around the world as people battled with the pandemic and explores the historical, social, cultural and political contexts of these responses.

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