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Routledge - Race, Place, and Environmental Justice After Katrina

Name: Routledge - Race, Place, and Environmental Justice After Katrina
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the deep social and political complexities following one of the most significant disasters in American history. This book examines the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which struck the Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005. It looks closely at the destruction left in the wake of the storm and the institutional failures that followed. The text addresses the lethargic and ineffective emergency response that exposed major flaws in homeland security and emergency planning. By analyzing the struggles to reclaim, rebuild, and revitalize New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, this work raises essential questions about government preparedness and public trust. It investigates whether current systems are equipped to mitigate and respond to both natural and manmade disasters. This academic resource is a vital read for those studying anthropology, sociology, and social sciences. It provides a framework for understanding how environmental justice and systemic planning impact recovery efforts in vulnerable regions. Gain a better understanding of the lessons learned from the Gulf Coast experience and the ongoing challenges of disaster management and social equity.

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Examines the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina on the Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama Gulf Coast counties.

Analyzes the flaws in emergency response and homeland security programs that emerged after the 2005 landfall.

Investigates the struggles involved in reclaiming, rebuilding, and revitalizing New Orleans and the surrounding regions.

Addresses critical questions regarding government capability to plan for and recover from natural and manmade disasters.

Provides a sociological perspective on the institutional failures and false assumptions in disaster management planning.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0367097141
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 13 June 2019
Listed Since: 26 July 2019

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