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Michael Hutt
ISBN 9781108834056
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Cambridge University Press
Epicentre to Aftermath
Rebuilding and Remembering in the Wake of Nepal's Earthquakes
Who it's for: Scholars and students of disaster studies, sociology, and anthropology
Epicentre to Aftermath offers a profound interdisciplinary analysis of disaster aftermaths, focusing on the complex political, cultural, and social dimensions often overlooked in conventional disaster studies. This scholarly work demonstrates how the experience and meaning of a disaster are shaped by situated human agency rather than being predetermined, drawing together insights from a range of disciplines.Why You Should Read? Gain an interdisciplinary understanding of disaster consequences, blending insights from political science, anthropology, and cultural studies. Explore the intricate interplay of political, historical, cultural, and emotional factors in shaping post-disaster realities. Challenge conventional views by recognizing human agency as central to the experience and meaning of disaster aftermaths. Broaden your knowledge of disaster studies through empirical and conceptual contributions that expand the field.
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- Interdisciplinary approach blending political science, anthropology, and cultural studies
- Examines political, historical, cultural, and emotional factors in post-disaster realities
- Challenges conventional views by emphasizing human agency in shaping disaster meaning
- Empirical and conceptual contributions that expand the field of disaster studies
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What is the main focus of this book?
The book offers an interdisciplinary analysis of disaster aftermaths, focusing on political, cultural, and social dimensions often overlooked in conventional disaster studies.
What disciplines does it draw from?
It draws insights from political science, anthropology, and cultural studies, among others.
How does it approach disaster studies?
It challenges conventional views by demonstrating that the experience and meaning of a disaster are shaped by situated human agency rather than being predetermined.
What kind of contributions does it make?
It provides empirical and conceptual contributions that expand the field of disaster studies.