Rethinking Disaster Recovery

"Rethinking Disaster Recovery," authored by Haney Fussell and published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc in 2015, offers a compelling analysis of the long-lasting effects of Hurricane Katrina on the residents of Louisiana. With 258 pages of insightful discourse, this book delves into critical issues that continue to plague communities a decade after the disaster. Through the lens of scholars who experienced these challenges firsthand, the text explores pressing topics such as discrimination, gentrification, the mass privatization of public institutions, street harassment, and domestic violence. This important work not only sheds light on the social conditions in New Orleans but also serves as a crucial resource for understanding the broader economic impacts of disaster recovery in the United States. Ideal for readers interested in disaster relief and social justice, this hardback edition remains a thought-provoking addition to discussions surrounding recovery and resilience in the wake of catastrophe.