Towards Inclusive Social Policies?: Southeast Asia after the Pandemic

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Diego Fossati (City University of Hong Kong) Nicholas Thomas (City University of Hong Kong)

Towards Inclusive Social Policies?

Southeast Asia after the Pandemic

Diego Fossati (City University of Hong Kong), Nicholas Thomas (City University of Hong Kong), Mark Thompson (City University of Hong Kong)

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Policy Press
11 November 2025

Social impact of disasters; Illness & addiction: social aspects; Welfare & benefit systems; Public administration

Focusing on both attitudinal and institutional repercussions of the pandemic, and transcending Western-centric narratives and study cases, this book asks the question: has the COVID-19 pandemic facilitated the adoption of more generous and inclusive social policies in Southeast Asia?

By: Diego Fossati (City University of Hong Kong), Nicholas Thomas (City University of Hong Kong), Mark Thompson (City University of Hong Kong)
Imprint: Policy Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm,
ISBN: 9781447376231
ISBN 10: 1447376234
Pages: 158
Publication Date: 11 November 2025
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Further / Higher Education , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1. Taking Stock of the Pandemic: Crisis, Change and Continuity 2. Learning from COVID-19: A Conceptual Framework 3. Political Context and Policy Change 4. Attitudinal Change 5. Conclusions

Diego Fossati is Associate Professor in the Department of Public and International Affairs at City University of Hong Kong. Nicholas Thomas is Associate Professor in the Department of Public and International Affairs at City University of Hong Kong. Mark R. Thompson is Chair Professor of Politics in the Department of Public and International Affairs at City University of Hong Kong.

Reviews for Towards Inclusive Social Policies?: Southeast Asia after the Pandemic

“This book makes a unique contribution to the study of the COVID-19 pandemic as a social policy disruptor. The findings are important for those who want to know how crisis can change political dynamics and its limitations.” Sara E. Davies, Griffith University