Disasters, Risks and Revelation Making Sense of Our Times
Description
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.
Keywords
Social ScienceSociologySocial TheoryPolitical SciencePublic PolicyEnvironmental PolicyScienceEnvironmental ScienceTerrorismPolitical ProcessLanguage Arts & DisciplinesCommunication Studies
2015Book
Author(s)Steve Matthewman
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK
ISBN9781137294258
LanguageEnglish
