Disaster Culture - Knowledge and Uncertainty in the Wake of Human and Environmental Catastrophe (Hardcover)

When disaster strikes, a ritual unfolds: a flood of experts, bureaucrats, and analysts rush to the scene; personal tragedies are played out in a barrage of media coverage; on the ground, confusion and uncertainty reign. In this major comparative study, Gregory Button draws on three decades of research on the most infamous human and environmental calamities to break new ground in our understanding of these moments of chaos. He explains how corporations, state agencies, social advocacy organizations, and other actors attempt to control disaster narratives, adopting public relations strategies that may either downplay or amplify a sense of uncertainty in order to advance political and policy goals. Importantly, he shows that disasters are not isolated events, offering a holistic account of the political dynamics of uncertainty in times of calamity.

General

Imprint:	Left Coast Press Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2010
First published:	2010
Authors:	Gregory Button
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	311
ISBN-13:	978-1-59874-388-3
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Social impact of environmental issues > General Promotions
LSN:	1-59874-388-0
Barcode:	9781598743883

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