Jonah Lipton, In the Time of Ebola: Youth, Family, and Emergency in Sierra Leone. Ithaca NY: Cornell University Press (pb US28. 95 ‒ 978 1 5017 7810 0). 2024, xii + 162 pp.

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• This work examines the experiences of youth and families during the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone.
• Qualitative analysis of narratives surrounding the Ebola crisis
• Focus on sociocultural impacts on youth and families
• Exploration of emergency response frameworks
• Reveals the profound impact of Ebola on family structures and youth roles
• Highlights the adaptability of communities in facing health emergencies
• Suggests strategies for improving public health responses in similar crises