Title The political economy of the SARS epidemic : the impact on human resources in East Asia / Grace O.M. Lee and Malcolm Warner

Published Abingdon, Oxon [England] ; N.Y. : Routledge, 2008

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Description xxii, 168 pages ; 24 cm Series Routledge studies in the growth economies of Asia ; 76 Routledge studies in the growth economies of Asia Routledge studies in the growth economies of Asia. Routledge studies in the growth economies of Asia ; 76 Contents Pt. I. Background -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Catastrophes, epidemics and history -- 3. The SARS epidemic of 2003: a timeline -- 4. Impact on economies, labour markets and human resources in East Asia -- Pt. II. Impact on East Asia -- 5. Hong Kong: a case study -- 6. People's Republic of China (PRC): a case study -- 7. Singapore: a case study -- 8. Taiwan: a case study -- Pt. III. Broader implications for human resources -- 9. Lessons to be learnt? -- 10. Conclusions Notes Includes case studies of Hong Kong, The People's Republic of China, Singapore, and Taiwan Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Subject SARS (Disease) -- Economic aspects -- East Asia. Human services -- East Asia. Globalization -- Economic aspects -- East Asia. SUBJECT Far East -- Economic conditions http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85040528 -- 21st century. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2002012478 Far East http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85040525 -- Social policy. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2001008646 Author Warner, Malcolm. LC no. 2007012394 ISBN 9780415394987 hardback alkaline paper

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