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Humans are at a unique crossroads: never before have we had such a
clear understanding of how our actions affect a changing climate,
or how our settlement patterns along coastal environments put us at
risk of rising sea levels. However, the science behind climate
change (and solutions for it) are engulfed in political
controversy. Dr. Christensen uses anthropological methods to
illuminate the lived experience of families caring for elder
relatives during climate related events: a unique conundrum facing
increasing numbers of people living in coastal areas. As
populations in industrialized countries grow older, they become
more vulnerable to climate extremes. People over 65 are more likely
to die in climate related events, such as heatwaves, hurricanes,
and blizzards. Dr. Christensen presents the scientific evidence for
climate change, the archaeological record on how humans responded
to climatic shifts in the past, and explains how the current
challenges are different. Using the theoretical framework of
Singer's Syndemics, she explores how aging bodies are more
vulnerable to increased environmental toxins, which is further
exacerbated by climate fluctuations. A central question is: how do
we value our environment, our elders, and make decisions about
well-being throughout the life course?
Humans are at a unique crossroads: never before have we had such a
clear understanding of how our actions affect a changing climate,
or how our settlement patterns along coastal environments put us at
risk of rising sea levels. However, the science behind climate
change (and solutions for it) are engulfed in political
controversy. Dr. Christensen uses anthropological methods to
illuminate the lived experience of families caring for elder
relatives during climate related events: a unique conundrum facing
increasing numbers of people living in coastal areas. As
populations in industrialized countries grow older, they become
more vulnerable to climate extremes. People over 65 are more likely
to die in climate related events, such as heatwaves, hurricanes,
and blizzards. Dr. Christensen presents the scientific evidence for
climate change, the archaeological record on how humans responded
to climatic shifts in the past, and explains how the current
challenges are different. Using the theoretical framework of
Singer's Syndemics, she explores how aging bodies are more
vulnerable to increased environmental toxins, which is further
exacerbated by climate fluctuations. A central question is: how do
we value our environment, our elders, and make decisions about
well-being throughout the life course?
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