Catalogue Of Catastrophe: Unveiling the Hidden Histories of Disasters

Disasters are often seen as random and unpredictable events, but a new book argues that they are often the result of hidden social, political, and economic factors. Catalogue Of Catastrophe explores the hidden histories of some of the world's most devastating disasters, from the Great Fire of Chicago to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Catalogue of Catastrophe: Chronicles of St Mary's 13 (Chronicles of St. Mary's)

by Jodi Taylor

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4246 KB
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Print length	:	481 pages

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The book's author, Dr. Sarah Kaplan, is a historian of science and technology. She argues that disasters are not simply natural events, but are also shaped by human decisions and actions. For example, the Great Fire of Chicago was caused by a combination of factors, including the city's wooden buildings, its lack of fire protection, and its high winds. The COVID-19 pandemic was caused by a novel virus, but its impact was also shaped by political decisions, such as the Trump administration's slow response to the crisis.

Catalogue Of Catastrophe is a groundbreaking book that offers a new perspective on the ways we prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. By understanding the hidden histories of these events, we can better understand how to prevent them in the future.

Here are some of the key themes that emerge from Catalogue Of Catastrophe:

• Disasters are not random events. They are often the result of hidden social, political, and economic factors.
• Disasters disproportionately impact marginalized communities. These communities are often more vulnerable to disasters due to factors such as poverty, housing instability, and lack of access to healthcare.
• Disaster response is often shaped by power dynamics. Those with power and privilege are often able to access resources and services that are not available to those without power and privilege.
• Disasters can be opportunities for change. They can force us to rethink our priorities and to make changes that can make our communities more resilient to future disasters.

Catalogue Of Catastrophe is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the hidden histories of disasters and to learn how we can better prepare for, respond to, and recover from these events.

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A Catalogue of Catastrophe: Chronicles of St Mary's 13 (Chronicles of St. Mary's)

by Jodi Taylor

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4246 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	481 pages

FREE