Christine Descartes – författare

This book presents contributions from a multidisciplinary team of researchers who analyzed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and prospects for the Caribbean region. This book examines experiences, and responses to the pandemic in the region  as well as some of the lessons that can be leveraged on beyond the pandemic.

The volume is organized into four parts. Part I offers perspectives on the structural factors that influenced the Caribbean''s experience with the COVID-19 pandemic. Part II delves into the social and psychological dimensions of the pandemic''s impact in the region, offering specific examples. Part III explores the ramifications of the pandemic on crime and violence. And Part IV is dedicated to analyzing the regional and national responses to the pandemic.

Prospects and Challenges for Caribbean Societies in and beyond COVID-19 will be of interest to researchers in a wide range of disciplines within the Social and Behavioral Sciences interested in studies about the Caribbean. It also aims to serve as a source of information and inspiration for researchers, practitioners and decision makers interested in contributing to the development of the Caribbean region.