Natural Disasters as a Catalyst for Social Capital

A Study of the 500-Year Flood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Autori

• Kevin F. Adler

Parametri

• 110 pagine
• 4 ore di lettura

• Scienze sociali

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Focusing on the June 2008 flood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, this book explores the often-overlooked connection between natural disasters and social capital. It investigates how such catastrophic events can act as catalysts for community bonding, resilience, and social networks, shedding light on the ways in which disaster recovery can strengthen social ties and enhance collective action within affected communities.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2015

(In brossura)