Disasters, Risks and Revelation: Making Sense of Our Times

Disasters are part of the modern condition, a source of physical anxiety and existential angst, and they are increasing in frequency, cost and severity. Drawing on both disaster research and social theory, this book offers a critical examination of their causes, consequences and future avoidance.

Author: Steve Matthewman
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 08/09/2015
Pages: 204
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.56d
ISBN: 9781137294258

About the Author
Steve Matthewman is Associate Professor in Sociology, Department of Sociology, University of Auckland, New Zealand. He is an established writer and co-editor, and has over 12 years' experience teaching introductory level sociology courses across various institutions in New Zealand