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Narrating Pandemics across Time and Space
1Department of Anthropology Binghamton University (SUNY) 4400 Vestal Pkwy E Binghamton NY 13902 USA.
Anthropology and Humanism
|May 23, 2022
Summary
Stories of past pandemics, like the 1918 influenza, resurface during the COVID-19 pandemic. These historical narratives amplify feelings of dread and fear in challenging times.
Area of Science:
- Medical Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Public Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted daily life and societal norms globally since January 2020.
- Historical pandemics, such as the 1918 influenza pandemic, offer parallels in terms of severe respiratory illness, mortality, and widespread fear.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the emergence of past pandemic narratives during the COVID-19 era.
- To explore how historical accounts of pandemics influence contemporary experiences of fear and dread.
Main Methods:
- Autoethnographic exploration across time and space.
- Qualitative analysis of personal experiences and historical narratives.
Main Results:
- Historical pandemic stories are rapidly resurfacing during the COVID-19 crisis.
- These narratives reinforce existing feelings of dread and fear associated with the current pandemic.
Conclusions:
- The re-emergence of past pandemic stories during COVID-19 highlights the enduring impact of historical health crises on collective psychology.
- Understanding these narrative patterns can provide insights into managing fear and anxiety during public health emergencies.
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