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Sars: Reception and Interpretation in Three Chinese Cities (Routledge Contemporary China Series)

Name: Sars: Reception and Interpretation in Three Chinese Cities (Routledge Contemporary China Series)
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Book Synopsis: SARS (Acute Respiratory Syndrome) first presented itself to the global medical community as a case of atypical pneumonia in one small Chinese village in November 2002. Three months later the mysterious illness rapidly spread and appeared in Vietnam, Hong Kong, Toronto and then Singapore. The high fatality rate and sheer speed at which this disease spread prompted the World Health Organization to initiate a medieval practice of quarantine in the absence of any scientific knowledge of the disease. Now three years on from the initital outbreak, SARS poses no major threat and has vanished from the global media.Written by a team of contributors from a wide variety of disciplines, this book investigates the rise and subsequent decline of SARS in Hong Kong, mainland China and Taiwan. Multidisciplinary in its approach, SARS explores the epidemic from the perspectives of cultural geography, media studies and popular culture, and raises a number of important issues such as the political fate of the new democracy, spatial governance and spatial security, public health policy making, public culture formation, the role the media play in social crisis, and above all the special relations between the three countries in the context of globalization and crisis. It provides new and profound insights into what is still a highly topical issue in today's world.

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Discover the captivating story behind one of the most widespread and deadly diseases of recent times with the book "SARS: Reception and Interpretation in Three Chinese Cities". From its humble beginnings in a small village in China to its global spread, this book takes you on a journey to understand the origins, impact, and eventual decline of SARS.

Written by a team of experts from various disciplines, "SARS" explores the epidemic from multiple perspectives, including cultural geography, media studies, and popular culture. Gain valuable insights into the political, social, and health-related implications of this crisis, shedding light on issues such as spatial governance, public health policy-making, and the role of media in times of crisis.

With its comprehensive approach and thought-provoking analysis, "SARS" dives deep into the relationships between Hong Kong, mainland China, and Taiwan in the context of globalization and crisis. Uncover the intricate connections and dynamics that played a crucial role in the management and resolution of this global health scare.

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