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Inventing Disaster

The Culture of Calamity from the Jamestown Colony to the Johnstown Flood

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Cynthia A. Kierner

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Pagine: 302pagine
Tempo di lettura: 11ore

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The book delves into the evolution of society's response to disasters over the past three centuries, examining how events like hurricanes and wildfires have shaped a culture of calamity. It traces the origins of this phenomenon to the scientific, informational, and emotional revolutions of the Enlightenment in Europe and America. Through extensive research and illustrations, it highlights the predictable nature of disaster responses, emphasizing the interplay between societal reactions and historical developments.

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Inventing Disaster, Cynthia A. Kierner

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Pubblicato: 2024
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Titolo: Inventing Disaster
Sottotitolo: The Culture of Calamity from the Jamestown Colony to the Johnstown Flood
Lingua: Inglese
Autori: Cynthia A. Kierner
Editore: The University of North Carolina Press
Pubblicato: 2024
Formato: In brossura
Pagine: 302
ISBN13: 9781469679327
Tag: Storia
Valutazione: 5 su 5
Descrizione: The book delves into the evolution of society's response to disasters over the past three centuries, examining how events like hurricanes and wildfires have shaped a culture of calamity. It traces the origins of this phenomenon to the scientific, informational, and emotional revolutions of the Enlightenment in Europe and America. Through extensive research and illustrations, it highlights the predictable nature of disaster responses, emphasizing the interplay between societal reactions and historical developments.