Solnit, Rebecca

A Paradise Built in Hell: The Extraordinary Communities That Arise in Disaster

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ISBN 13:
9780143118077
author:
Solnit, Rebecca
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2010
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
21.2 x 13.8 x 2.2 cm
Genre:
Disasters & Disaster Relief
Condition:
New
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£12.96

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A Paradise Built in Hell: The Extraordinary Communities That Arise in Disaster by Rebecca Solnit In the aftermath of disaster, something remarkable happens. People come together, often with joy, to support one another and rebuild their communities. This is not just a response to immediate need, but a yearning for connection, purpose, and meaningful work. Rebecca Solnit explores these moments of altruism, resourcefulness, and generosity, and considers their implications for everyday life. She argues that disasters can be opportunities for rediscovering the power of community, civic life, and grassroots activism. This book offers a new vision of what society could become - one that is less authoritarian and fearful, more collaborative and local.

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