Disasters are part of the modern condition, a source of physical anxiety and existential angst, and they are increasing in frequency, cost and severity. Drawing on both disaster research and social theory, this book offers a critical examination of their causes, consequences and future avoidance.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Introduction
2. Sociology and Disasters
3. Accidents, Disasters and Revelation
4. The New Normal
5. Riskworld? New Species of Trouble
6. Political Economy, I: Capitalism and Disaster
7. Political Economy, II: Capitalism as Disaster
8. Everyday Disaster: Notes on Low Visibility Catastrophe
9. Conclusions
Über den Autor
Steve Matthewman is Associate Professor in Sociology, Department of Sociology, University of Auckland, New Zealand. He is an established writer and co-editor, and has over 12 years‘ experience teaching introductory level sociology courses across various institutions in New Zealand
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