Description
- ISBN-13: 9789354892806
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Binding: Hardcover
- No of Pages: 372
- ISBN-10: 9354892809
- Publisher Date: 06 Apr 2022
- Language: English
- Weight: 380 gr
Availability: In Stock
The Great Shutdown
SKU: 9789354892806
Original price was: ₹599.00.₹449.25Current price is: ₹449.25.
The Great Shutdown by Jyoti Mukul (ISBN: 9789354892806) chronicles the impact of India’s 2020 nationwide lockdown. Explore the humanitarian crisis faced by migrant workers, the emotional turmoil caused by severed family connections, and the COVID-19 regulations and unlocking phases. Mukul examines the alternatives that could have kept travel going, preventing immense suffering. A must-read for understanding the pandemic’s impact on India’s transportation and its people.
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Vipin Arora –
This book is an excellent resource for understanding the complexities of the lockdown. It is especially useful for those studying disaster management.
Manikesh Kumar –
It was insightful to read about the various phases of unlocking and regulation changes but felt too long. The suffering of the people was the worst.
Dhriti Roy Choudhury –
The book provides a good analysis of the impact of the lockdown on India’s transportation and the people. Worth reading to learn about the regulation.
Akshat Chopra –
It highlights the humanitarian crisis effectively and shows us how bad the nationwide lockdown in was for India. An eye opening book.
Prajwal Deep –
A compelling read about a difficult time. Mukul highlights the plight of migrant workers during the lockdown. It’s informative but also quite heartbreaking.
Joydeepa Nandy –
The book has an adequate description of migrant suffering and family connection problems. I have some trouble in understanding the writing style of the book.
Yashwant Suman –
I can feel the emotional turmoil of the lockdown. Some parts were too detailed. Overall the book is a great documentation of shutdown.
Neha Singh –
Jyoti Mukul’s account is a must-read. It personalizes the pandemic beyond just the lockdown, regulation and economics. I would suggest it to others!
Shikhar Pratap –
A necessary account of the lockdown in India. The human stories are powerful and moving. I found the proposed alternatives particularly interesting.
Saurav Kumar –
The book offers a detailed look at the lockdown’s impact. It’s a bit dry in places, but overall a worthwhile read for understanding the transportation challenges.
Himanshu Singh –
While informative, the book could have been more engaging. The topic is important, but the writing style felt a little detached.
Kanchi Yadav –
An important historical document. The book meticulously details the events of the lockdown and their consequences. Highly recommend. Must read.