Surviving Our Catastrophes

Resilience and Renewal from Hiroshima to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Autori

• Robert Jay Lifton

Parametri

• 192 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Psicologia
• Salute & Medicina
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Scienze sociali
• Storia

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Focusing on the psychological aftermath of catastrophe, this work by Robert Jay Lifton explores how individuals and communities can cope with the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing parallels with historical survivors of Hiroshima and Nazi death camps, Lifton emphasizes the concept of "survivor power" and advocates for a deep reckoning with the pandemic's effects. He presents a hopeful vision for renewal, suggesting that meaningful lives can emerge from tragedy and that confronting our collective experiences is essential for moving forward.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2025

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