COVID-19 Stories from the Swedish Welfare State

The Pandemicracy

Barbara Czarniawska (University of Gothenburg), Josef Pallas (Uppsala University), Elena Raviola (University of Gothenburg)

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English

Bristol University Press
14 January 2025

Social impact of disasters; Sociology: work & labour; Social welfare & social services; Organisational theory & behaviour

This book offers a unique perspective on Sweden's COVID-19 response in its publicly funded welfare sector, which was initially highly criticised but later recognised as exemplary on the global stage in the aftermath of the pandemic.

Using diaries, stories and interviews from 73 workers across 30 professions, it reveals the everyday experiences of those maintaining welfare services, both on the front lines and behind the scenes. Covering 2020 to 2022, it spans major cities and smaller municipalities across Gothenburg, Uppsala and Stockholm and introduces 'pandemicracy', a concept exploring pandemic-era governance and organisation of the public sector.

This insightful analysis sparks a wider discussion on adapting to unforeseen challenges in public welfare.

By: Barbara Czarniawska (University of Gothenburg), Josef Pallas (Uppsala University), Elena Raviola (University of Gothenburg)
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781529243123
ISBN 10: 1529243122
Pages: 166
Publication Date: 14 January 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Barbara Czarniawska was Professor Emerita in Management and Organization Studies at the Gothenburg Research Institute, University of Gothenburg. Josef Pallas is Professor of Organization and Management at Uppsala University. Elena Raviola is Torsten and Wanja Sderberg Professor of Design Management and Director of the Business and Design Lab at the University of Gothenburg.