Angry Earth

<p><em>The Angry Earth</em> explores how various cultures in different historical moments have responded to calamity offering insight into the complex relationship between societies and their environments. </p><p>From hurricanes floods and earthquakes to oil spills and nuclear accidents disasters triggered by both natural and technological hazards have become increasingly frequent and destructive across the planet. Through case studies drawn from around the globe the contributors to this volume examine issues ranging from the social and political factors that set the stage for disaster to the cultural processes experienced by survivors to the long-term impact of disasters on culture and society. In the second edition each chapter has been updated with a postscript to reflect on recent developments in the field. There is also new material on key present-day topics including epidemics drought non-governmental organizations and displacement and resettlement. </p><p>This book demonstrates the relevance of studying disaster from an anthropological perspective and is a valuable resource not only for anthropologists but for other fields concerned with education policy and practice.</p>