Disasters, Risks and Revelation: Making Sense of Our Times

Matthewman, Steve

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.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2015-08-09

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781137294258

DOI: 10.1057/9781137294265

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 204