More than a health crisis: securitization and the US response to the 2013–2016 Ebola outbreak.

The article discusses a book titled "More than a health crisis: securitization and the US response to the 2013–2016 Ebola outbreak" by Jessica Kirk. The book critically examines the securitization of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and its impact on the United States' response. Kirk analyzes different discourses surrounding the outbreak, including "helpless west Africa," "potential global catastrophe," and "America under threat," as well as a counter-discourse called "Fearbola." The book offers insights into the contestation between these discourses and their influence on policy decisions. It also contributes to the literature on racialization and global health. While the article praises the book's methodology and approach, it suggests that more transparency in the discussion of methods would have been beneficial. Overall, the article recommends the book as a valuable resource for understanding the securitization of the Ebola outbreak and its implications. [Extracted from the article]