James M Kendra, Tricia Wachtendorf

American Dunkirk

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ISBN 13:: 9781439908211
author:: James M Kendra, Tricia Wachtendorf
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Temple University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 156
Dimensions:: 14 x 1.8 x 21 cm
Genre:: Society, Politics & Philosophy, Government & Politics, Civil Liberties & Political Activism, James M Kendra, Tricia Wachtendorf,American Dunkirk,Temple University Press,1439908214,Social Issues, Services & Welfare,Sociology,Disaster relief - New York
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The Waterborne Evacuation of Manhattan on 9/11: A Story of Human Response to Disaster. On September 11, 2001, the terrorist attacks in New York City prompted an extraordinary response from boat operators and waterfront workers. Drawing on their skills and equipment, they took immediate action to aid those affected by the disaster. This book examines the events of that day through fieldwork and interviews with key participants, shedding light on the evacuation efforts and their broader implications for disaster management. Disaster experts James Kendra and Tricia Wachtendorf explore how individuals, groups, and organizations came together in response to calamity, highlighting the importance of human resilience and collective action. By examining this pivotal event, the authors aim to provide insights into what can be learned from these experiences about surviving and thriving in the face of disaster. Through its examination of the 9/11 evacuation, American Dunkirk offers a unique perspective on the power of human response to disaster, and the lessons that can be drawn from it for improving disaster management practices.

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