Paper. Pen. Pandemic. Viral cartoons around the globe. The coronavirus crisis and its
consequences for economy politics and society. A critical statement on current events in more
than 400 cartoons The economy put in shackles: a critical review on the coronavirus pandemic in
more than 400 cartoon The coronavirus outbreak has paralyzed the world: an unprecedented stress
test for the health system enormous challenges for politics and society resulting in
unforeseeable effects on the economy. Can we manage this global challenge? The world leaders
and decision-makers in business and politics face difficult tasks every day because solutions
are required quickly. But are the governments' measures to contain the pandemic justified and
appropriate? Cartoonists from all over the world have asked themselves these questions. Their
drawings and paintings in this illustrated book comment on current events straight to the
point and with a good dose of humor. - How are world governments managing the coronavirus
crisis? A critical examination in more than 400 cartoons - Joe Dator Jason Raish Gerhard
Haderer or Bruce MacKinnon: International artists and illustrators take a stand on the COVID-19
situation - »The New Normal«: Did you bring your hand sanitizer and facemask? Our life in times
of COVID-19 - A global view on how the pandemic is affecting the economy worldwide: from Italy
the US to Brazil South Africa or China Will the coronavirus crisis trump other urgent issues?
(Keyword-relevant?) The lockdown created funny behaviors: hoarding of toilet paper and DIY
haircuts as well as video conferencing in sweatpants. Unfortunately social isolation fear of
the future and economic losses due to short-time working are also part of our new everyday
life. The crisis shows which professions are relevant for the economic system. Social
imbalances and inequalities are becoming abundantly clear. At the same time issues that
demanded urgent action before the outbreak of the virus seem to be forgotten like the refugee
crisis global warming and the world economic crisis. This cartoon book critically comments on
the current situation and makes us rethink our priorities!
