The Impact of Natural Disasters on Systemic Political and Social Inequities in the U. S.

doi:10.5771/9781793628008

The Impact of Natural Disasters on Systemic Political and Social Inequities in the U. S.

1. Edition 2020

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doi.org/10.5771/9781793628008
ISBN print: 978-1-7936-2799-5
ISBN online: 978-1-7936-2800-8
Lexington, Lanham Lexington, Lanham

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Abstract

The Impact of Natural Disasters on Systemic Political and Social Inequities in the U.S. examines how natural disasters impact social inequality in the United States. The contributors cover topics such as criminal justice, demographics, economics, history, political science, and sociology to show how effects of natural disasters vary by social and economic class in the United States. This volumestudies social and political mechanisms in disaster response and relief that enable natural disasters to worsen inequalities in America and offers potential solutions.

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Preface
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
1–12 Chapter 1 The Impact of Natural Disasters on Inequities 1–12
13–38 Chapter 2 The Missing Link in Disaster Social Science 13–38
39–66 Chapter 3 Working for the Clampdown 39–66
67–82 Chapter 4 Judging Worthiness 67–82
83–96 Chapter 5 “I Think They Capitalized . . . on a Lot of People’s Loss” 83–96
97–116 Chapter 6 No Port in the Storm 97–116
117–134 Chapter 7 Other Impacts of Natural Disasters 117–134
135–140 Chapter 8 The Way Forward—How Do We Improve Outcomes and Create Solutions for People Impacted by Natural Disasters? 135–140
141–148 Index 141–148
149–152 About the Editors and Contributors 149–152

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