Communication Theory and Practice in Pandemic

ABOUT THE BOOK Communication practices modes and Strategies are changing per demands of technologies and Corona Virus 2020. These have created communication challenges. We need communication competence to deal with them. All these have bearings on further updated development of communication theories & practices impacted by Corona Virus. The revolutionary role of unique technologies facilitate us in managing communication challenges of Corona Virus. As the global health community works toward a rapid sustainable and equitable recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic technology is playing a greater role than ever before. From telehealth to data-driven performance management digital technologies are transforming the way as diverse as governances’ policy makers NGOs pharmaceutical companies scientists and community health care workers collaborate with the doctors to deliver care where it is needed most. The present study focusses on both these issues. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Uma Narula is Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Massachusetts Amherst USA. M.A Psychology - Clinical psychology specialization. Dr. Narula is Director / Communication Consultant (Research & Training) U+ communications New Delhi India. Uma Narula has been in ‘Communication Practice’ research both in rural and urban areas in India global contexts and in contexts of multiple cultures which has given her valuable insights into significant role of ‘Communication Practices’ in changing and developing Communication Theories. Dr. Narula consultant professional activities focus on four areas: Research Training Teaching Professional writing/editing and Therapeutic counseling. She has published 27 books from Communication Perspectives -Academic and textbooks and numerous research papers. She regularly conducts social and development research on local national and international issues planning for research projects in social sciences expertise in Development Communication.