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A Paradise Built in Hell: The Extraordinary Communities That Arise in Disaster
A Paradise Built in Hell The Extraordinary Communities That Arise in Disaster
Author: Rebecca Solnit
A startling investigation of what people do in disasters and why it matters — Why is it that in the aftermath of a disaster- whether manmade or natural-people suddenly become altruistic, resourceful, and brave? What makes the newfound communities and purpose many find in the ruins and crises after disaster so joyous? And what does this joy...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780670021079
ISBN-10: 0670021075
Publication Date: 8/20/2009
Pages: 432
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Publisher: Viking Adult
Book Type: Hardcover
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