Scanlon, T. Joseph
Catastrophe: Stories and Lessons from the Halifax Explosion
- ISBN 13:
- 9781771123716
- author:
- Scanlon, T. Joseph
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Wilfrid Laurier University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 3.3 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Disasters & Disaster Relief,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Halifax Explosion: A Story of Catastrophe and Resilience On December 6, 1917, the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, was shattered by an explosion that would become one of the worst non-natural disasters in North American history. The SS Mont-Blanc freighter's volatile cargo ignited a devastating blast that killed over 1,900 people and injured nearly 9,000. This book explores how the disaster influenced later emergency planning and disaster theory, drawing on decades of research gathered from Canada, the US, the UK, France, and Norway. It reveals the inspiring stories of those who responded quickly and courageously to the crisis, as well as the challenges posed by outside authorities who struggled to understand the scale of the disaster. Through a combination of scholarly analysis and journalistic insight, this book provides a nuanced understanding of one of Canada's most significant historical events.
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