Governance democracy and ethics in crisis-decision-making

<p>This book is a powerful addition to a developing literature informed by arts and humanities research carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic. Investigating the impacts of crisis governance and decision-making on people and populations the book brings together microbial organisms and humans children and data decision-making and infection prevention publics and process global vaccine distribution and citizens' juries. Through its eight chapters the book stimulates broadly-drawn discussions about exceptional executive powers in an emergency the role of trust and the importance of the principles of good governance - such as selflessness ethics integrity accountability and honesty in leadership. The lessons drawn out in this book will support future decision-makers in both ordinary times and extra-ordinary emergencies.<br>An electronic edition of this book is freely available under a Creative Commons (CC BY) licence.</p>