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The book delves into the profound changes and trials that societies across the globe have grappled with in the wake of global health crises. Its mission is to dissect the multifaceted aftermath of such pandemics, underlining the pivotal interplay between cultural integration, state responsibilities, and the cultivation of a community with a shared future for humanity. The publication puts forth actionable strategies for constructing a more robust and interconnected global society, drawing on insights from diverse disciplines.

The book covers four main points and approaches:

1. Cross-Sectoral Cooperation for Cultural Integration: The book emphasizes the importance of cultural integration, social affairs, and migration and integration departments within local administrations and organizations working together. It sees public spaces as central to cultural activities, encouraging intercultural dialogue and fostering a sense of belonging and solidarity among diverse populations. The book advocates using cultural activities as a bridge for better societal integration of migrants and provides examples, including feedback from Brazilian participants.
2. The Legal Framework and Entrepreneurial Rights: The book addresses the urgent need for a supportive legal environment. It discusses the necessity of legal frameworks that protect entrepreneurs from unlawful persecution, introduces special administrative and civil law rules, suggests a more inclusive approach to ensuring justice, and encourages responsible business practices amidst and following a crisis.
3. Concept of "Community of Shared Future for Mankind": One of the book's core contributions is presenting the "Community of Shared Future for Mankind" concept. It opposes the traditional "Minimal State" dogma and draws on China's current internal reform process to propel a discussion on envisioning a "Prosperous State" through international collaboration. The book proposes an economy under political control to ensure the rule of law and societal well-being.
4. Critical Evaluation of State's Role and Multilateralism: The book critically examines the assertions of the decline of the state's importance, arguing, instead, that the crisis has reaffirmed the state's critical role in managing societal challenges. It positions multilateralism and international cooperation between strong, committed states as the paramount approach for tackling global issues.

Critical Dialogues on Pandemic Perspectives' overarching objective is to pave the way for a globally interconnected and resilient society. It advocates for collaborative cultural, legal, and state-based strategies post-pandemic, serving as a testament to the power of collective effort and shared responsibility in building a future that cherishes humanity, justice, and the rule of law above all. This publication results from a broad project entitled "Critical Dialogues on Pandemic Perspectives," initiated by the organizers in early 2020 amidst the COVID-19 disruption. Despite the most sensitive, challenging, and disturbing times, the authors remained committed to pursuing their studies and discussions during and after the pandemic. The publication is a collaborative call to action that urges policymakers, community leaders, and international entities to rethink and enhance their strategies to create a more cohesive, fair, and strong global community proposed by the Research Group Culture, Law, and Society (DGP CNPQ UFMA) in joint efforts with the Graduate Law Program of the Faculdade de Direito de Vitória (PPGD/FDV), the Chinese Study Center of the Instituto de Relaciones Internacionales of the Universidad Nacional de la Plata, and the Centro de Ricerca ed Elaborazione per la Democracia of Italy,  and by each representative and all the institutional network comprised by the current contributors from Latin America, Europe, Eurasia, Asia and Africa. Engaging in interdisciplinary dialogues and sharing various perspectives provides valuable insights and practical strategies to overcome the challenges that arise in the aftermath of pandemics while also showcasing the indomitable spirit of humanity in the face of adversity.