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Routledge Learning and Calamities - Environment and Society Vol 3

Name: Routledge Learning and Calamities - Environment and Society Vol 3
Brand: Routledge
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17 black & white illustrations, 2 black

Anthropology & Sociology

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Explore the complex relationship between human societies and unexpected crises in Learning and Calamities: Practices, Interpretations, Patterns. This third volume in the Routledge Studies in Environment, Culture, and Society series examines the common assumption that humanity learns from emergencies, disasters, and catastrophes. While it is often believed that individuals, organizations, and management institutions become better prepared or more efficient following a crisis, this book looks deeper into how that process actually works. It investigates whether the results of these learning processes are truly preserved as knowledge within a society's collective memory or if patterns of practice change as expected. This academic text provides a critical perspective on how knowledge is held and applied in the wake of major events. It is a valuable resource for those studying anthropology, sociology, and disaster management, offering a scholarly look at how societies respond to and remember large-scale disruptions.

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Part of the Routledge Studies in Environment, Culture, and Society series, providing a scholarly foundation for academic research.

Examines the assumptions regarding how individuals and groups learn from emergencies and disasters.

Analyzes the role of disaster management organizations and institutions in prevention and mitigation efforts.

Investigates how knowledge is preserved within the collective memory of a society following a catastrophe.

Provides academic insights into the patterns of practices adopted after significant societal disruptions.

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Brand: Routledge
Model: 17 black & white illustrations, 2 black
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 0415703352
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 09 September 2014
Listed Since: 09 September 2013

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