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New Species of Trouble: The Human Experience of Modern Disasters

by Kai T. Erikson

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In the twentieth century, disasters caused by human beings have become more and more common. Unlike earthquakes and other natural catastrophes, this 'new species of trouble' afflicts person and groups in particularly disruptive ways.

Synopsis:

In the twentieth century, disasters caused by human beings have become more and more common. Unlike earthquakes and other natural catastrophes, this "new species of trouble" afflicts persons and groups in particularly disruptive ways.With clear-eyed compassion, in vivid narrative and in participants' own words, Kai Erikson describes how certain communities have faced such disasters. He shows conclusively that new attention must be paid to their experiences if people are to maintain elementary confidence not only in themselves but in society, government, and even life itself.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [243]-251) and index.
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The Ojibwa of grassy narrows — The Haitians of Immokalee — The view from East Swallow — Three Mile Island : a new species of trouble — Being homeless-- Hiroshima : of accidental judgments and casual slaughters — Yucca Mountain : good riddance, bad rubbish — Epilogue : On trauma.

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ISBN:
9780393313192
Subtitle:
The Human Experience of Modern Disasters
Author:
Erikson, Kai T.
Publisher:
W. W. Norton & Company
Location:
New York
Subject:
Sociology - General
Subject:
Law Enforcement
Subject:
Disasters
Subject:
Disaster victims.
Subject:
Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement
Series Volume:
no. 1
Publication Date:
July 1995
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
264
Dimensions:
8.25x5.53x.64 in. .61 lbs.
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