The Covid Response
a scientist's account of new zealand's pandemic and what comes next
$31.99
- Paperback
350 pages
- Release Date
1 May 2025
Summary
The Science of Staying Apart: New Zealand’s Covid Story
‘Some scientists prepare for such a moment for decades.’ New Zealand’s pandemic response delivered one of the lowest Covid-19 health burdens in the world, thanks to early elimination and high vaccination rates. While border controls and early lockdowns were strict, domestic freedoms ultimately exceeded those in other advanced economies, making the country a global case study. Yet, these successes came at a cost - financial stra…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781991301321 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1991301324 |
| Author: | Shaun Hendy |
| Publisher: | Bridget Williams Books |
| Imprint: | Bridget Williams Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 350 |
| Release Date: | 1 May 2025 |
| Weight: | 400g |
| Dimensions: | 215mm x 145mm |
About The Author
Shaun Hendy
Professor Shaun Hendy MNZM FRSNZ is a renowned physicist and science communicator. As the founding director of Te Punaha Matatini, he played a key role in New Zealand’s Covid-19 response. Hendy’s work has been recognised with numerous awards, including the Callaghan Medal for Science Communication and the Prime Minister’s Science Media Communication Prize. His previous books include Silencing Science (BWB, 2016) and #NoFly (BWB, 2019). He continues to contribute to the public understanding of science as an adjunct professor at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington.
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