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.
| ISBN: | 9781349558797 |
| Publication date: | 31st December 2013 |
| Author: | Steve Matthewman |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan an imprint of Palgrave Macmillan UK |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 204 pages |
| Genres: |
Social theory Sociology Political science and theory Central / national / federal government policies Terrorism, armed struggle Politics and government Environmental policy and protocols |