A paradise built in hell : the extraordinary communities that arise in disasters / Rebecca Solnit.
| Author/creator |
Solnit, Rebecca |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | New York : Viking, 2009. |
| Description | x, 353 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Contents | Prelude : falling together -- A millennial good fellowship : the San Francisco earthquake -- Halifax to Hollywood : the great debate -- Carnival and revolution : Mexico City's earthquake -- The city transfigured : New York in grief and glory -- New Orleans : common grounds and killers -- The doorway in the ruins. |
| Abstract | Why is it that in the aftermath of a disaster, people suddenly become altruistic, resourceful, and brave? Award-winning author Solnit explores this phenomena, looking at major calamities from the past 100 years. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [321]-345) and index. |
| LCCN | 2009004101 |
| ISBN | 9780670021079 |
| ISBN | 0670021075 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | General Stacks | HV553 .S59 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |