{"product_id":"the-angry-earth-anthony-oliver-smith-9781138237841","title":"The Angry Earth: Disaster in Anthropological Perspective","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Angry Earth\u003c\/em\u003e explores how various cultures in different historical moments have responded to calamity, offering insight into the complex relationship between societies and their environments. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes to oil spills and nuclear accidents, disasters triggered by both natural and technological hazards have become increasingly frequent and destructive across the planet. Through case studies drawn from around the globe the contributors to this volume examine issues ranging from the social and political factors that set the stage for disaster, to the cultural processes experienced by survivors, to the long-term impact of disasters on culture and society. In the second edition, each chapter has been updated with a postscript to reflect on recent developments in the field. There is also new material on key present-day topics including epidemics, drought, non-governmental organizations, and displacement and resettlement. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book demonstrates the relevance of studying disaster from an anthropological perspective and is a valuable resource not only for anthropologists but for other fields concerned with education, policy and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anthony Oliver-Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1138237841\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781138237841\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/24\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 402\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.69h x 6.85w x 0.86d","brand":"Anthony Oliver-Smith","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44890765033727,"sku":"9781138237841","price":62.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3305cd14-0a22-423b-964f-4f753fa46b9f.jpg?v=1709739962","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-angry-earth-anthony-oliver-smith-9781138237841","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}