Covid-19 and the Dialectics of Global Pandemics in Africa : Challenges, Opportunities and the Future of the Global Economy in the face of COVID-19 /

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Další autoři: Mawere, Munyaradzi (Editor), Chazovachii, Bernard (Editor), Machingura, Francis (Editor), Odeigah, Theresa Nfam (Přispěvatel), Kamanga, Chrispine Nthezemu (Přispěvatel), Motsi, Emily (Přispěvatel), Dube, Edmore (Přispěvatel), Dzinoreva, Tendai (Přispěvatel), Chindanya, Andrew (Přispěvatel), Muwaniki, Chenjerai (Přispěvatel), Chivasa, Norman (Přispěvatel), Masengwe, Gift (Přispěvatel), Makuvaza, Christopher (Přispěvatel), Mavengano, Esther (Přispěvatel), Zvingowanisei, Silindiwe (Přispěvatel), Marevesa, Tobias (Přispěvatel), Kasembeli, Serah Namulisa (Přispěvatel), Chabata, Lovejoy (Přispěvatel)
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Jazyk:angličtina
Vydáno: Oxford : Langaa RPCIG, 2021.
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Obsah:
  • Cover
  • Title page
  • Copyright page
  • Editors and Contributors
  • Contents
  • Chapter 1
  • The Dialectics of Covid-19 and Related Pandemics: An Introduction
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 2
  • Interrogating Conditions Characterising COVID-19 Quarantine Centres in Zimbabwe
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Framework and Methodological Concerns
  • Flattering the Curve: A Practical Assessment
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 3
  • The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown on Nigeria's Economy and Socio-cultural Life: A study of Nigeria's Niger Delta Region
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • The Spread of COVID-19 and the Lockdown Measures in Nigeria's Niger Delta Region
  • The Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on the Niger Delta People Economic Activities
  • Social Distancing
  • Regular Hand Washing Practice
  • Ceremonies
  • Domestic Violence
  • Health
  • Educational System
  • Hunger
  • Election and the Electoral System
  • Crime and Criminality
  • Factors to Cushion and Prevention of the Spread of COVID-19 Infection
  • Stay at Home and No Visitation
  • Social Distancing
  • Hand Washing and Use of Sanitizer
  • Face masks
  • Face Shield
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 4
  • COVID-19, the Wrath of God in Melting Economies? The Case of Zimbabweans in the Homeland and the Diaspora
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Theories Surrounding the Origins of Covid-19
  • God, the Diaspora and Epidemics
  • Historical Background to Zimbabwe's Economic Malaise
  • Lockdowns as Implicitly Divine Curses
  • Some Theological Reflections
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 5
  • Contestations of Herbal Remedies on COVID-19 Pandemic in Africa
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Pandemics in Africa
  • African Responses to Past Plagues
  • Response to Covid-19 in Africa
  • Madagascar and Covid-19 Organics (CVO)
  • Ghana's Response to Herbal Remedy
  • COVID-19 Cure in Malawi.
  • Klaus Fiedler's Book on Fake Healing Claims
  • An Overview
  • Concluding Remarks and Recommendations
  • References
  • Chapter 6
  • COVID-19, Weather Conditions, Food and the Immune System of Africans: Why Fatalities in Africa have Remained Relatively Low as Compared to Other Continents?
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Clarification of Concepts
  • African
  • Immune System
  • Meteorological Conditions
  • COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
  • The History and Background of COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
  • Coronavirus Evolution
  • Situating Africa
  • COVID-19 in Africa
  • Differences in Reliable Reporting and Death Registration
  • Differences in Lockdown Stringency
  • Differences in Demography
  • Differences in Environmental Exposures
  • COVID-19, the Weather Conditions in Africa and the Immune System of the Africans
  • COVID-19 and the Weather Conditions in Africa
  • The Weather and Climate in Africa
  • The Environment and Respiratory Virus Transmission
  • Temperature and SARS-CoV-2
  • The Immune System of the Africans
  • Differences in Environmental Exposures and the Immune System of the Africans
  • The Obesity Pandemic
  • Obesity + Diabetes = "Diabesity"
  • "Wild" Vegetables and Plants
  • Baobab (muuyu )
  • Physical Exercise/ Activity
  • Sleep
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 7
  • Punishment, Prophecy and COVID-19 Pandemic: A Critical Discourse Analysis
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Critical Discourse Analysis and Conceptual Framework
  • Israelites Plagues: Shaping Conceptualisation of Contemporary Pandemic as Punishment
  • Prophetic Conceptualisation of the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Zimbabwean Cultural Dimension
  • Reflections
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 8
  • Theorising COVID-19 and the Dialectics of Global Pandemics: Where the World Missed the Point?
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Theories on the Genesis of Covid-19 Pandemic.
  • Theorising the Theories
  • Where the Governments of the World Missed the Point? Some Theoretical Reflections
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 9
  • 'Caught Napping in the Wake of COVID-19': The Litmus Test for Digital Pedagogy in Zimbabwe's Public Education Sector
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • ICTs Integration in the Public Education of Zimbabwe
  • Ministerial Response to Covid-19: Education
  • 'Caught Napping?' The Future of Education in Zimbabwe
  • Conclusion
  • Recommendations
  • References
  • Chapter 10
  • Political Battle of the Mighty and Theorising the Genesis of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Social Conflict Paradigm
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Conceptual Framework: Social Conflict Paradigm
  • Conspiracy Theories on the Genesis of COVID-19 Pandemic
  • COVID-19 Escaped from a Chinese Laboratory
  • Coronavirus is a Biological Weapon
  • COVID-19 is a US Virus
  • COVID-19 was Unleashed by Bill Gates
  • 5G Technology Theory
  • Politics of the Global 'Mighty'
  • International Organisations and the Semantics of Power
  • The Narratives of "Other" in the Discourse of COVID-19
  • Prophesy and the Genesis of COVID 19
  • The Post-COVID 19 Era in Zimbabwe
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 11
  • Metaphor and Representation of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cognitive Linguistic Perspective
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • A cognitive Linguistics Approach
  • The Aristotelian and the Lakoffian Views of Metaphor
  • Deconstructing Semantics of Othering in Chinese Virus/Flu," "Wuhan Virus" and "White People's Disease"
  • Tropes of Vulnerability in War Metaphors and Militarisation of COVID-19 Pandemic Discourse
  • Treatment of the Disease is War
  • Reflections
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 12
  • COVID-19 Pandemic and Personal Protective Equipment Production: The Search for Sustainable Solutions
  • A Zimbabwean Experience
  • Abstract
  • Introduction.
  • COVID-19 Origin, Emergence, Prevalence and Global Spread
  • Covid-19 Response on the African Continent
  • Covid-19 Pandemic: The Search for Sustainable Solutions
  • Covid-19 Response: The role of Institutions of Higher Learning in Devising Sustainable Solutions
  • Covid-19 Prevention and Control: Role of Universities and Tertiary Institutions
  • Emerging Issues
  • Lessons Learnt
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 13
  • Village Savings and Self-help Group Schemes in the Era of COVID-19: A case of Seke District, Zimbabwe
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • The Context
  • Seke District
  • Methodology and Data Collection
  • Presentation of Data and Analysis
  • VSLA Schemes in Ward 8
  • Factors Sustaining VSLA Schemes in Ward 8
  • How COVID-19 Impacted on VSLA Scheme in Ward 8 Vulnerabilities of VSLA Schemes
  • Impact of Lockdown Strategies
  • Mechanisms to Prevent COVID-19 Among VSLA Scheme Members in Ward 8
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion and Way Forward
  • References
  • Chapter 14
  • 2 Chronicles 7:13 and Revelation 16:9: A Diachronic and Apocalyptic Investigation of COVID-19 Pandemic from a Zimbabwean Context
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Diachronic Analysis
  • Synchronic Analysis
  • Apocalyptic Analysis
  • Exegesis of Plague Narratives in 2 Chronicles 7:13 and Revelation 16:9
  • Survey of Scholarship on Plagues in the Old Testament
  • Survey of Scholarship on Plagues in the New Testament
  • Historical Reconstruction of Pandemics in Zimbabwe
  • 1974-2018 Plagues
  • Synchronic and Apocalyptic Reflections on COVID-19
  • Response of the Religious Community to Covid-19 in Zimbabwe
  • Current Covid-19 Statistics
  • The Church Community's Interpretation of the Pandemic
  • The Prophets and Traditional Leaders' Response to Covid-19: Apocalyptic Analysis
  • Conclusion
  • Recommendations
  • References.
  • Chapter 15
  • The Intersectionality of the Religious, Ethical and Socio-political Issues in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Zimbabwe
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Security Services and the Lockdowns
  • Africa, Social Media and "Covidiots "
  • Social Inequalities and Discrimination
  • Covid-19 and African Culture
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 16
  • Covid-19, Global Economy, Development and the Future of Africa
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Background to the Study
  • Uncertainty Associated with COVID-19
  • Contribution of the Study
  • Study Responses to the Health Crisis and Economic Growth Amid Pandemics
  • Effects of Disease Outbreaks on Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
  • COVID-19 and Health Inequalities and Stratification in Africa
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Back cover.

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