Catastrophe and Social Change, Vol. 94: Based Upon a Sociological Study of the Halifax Disaster (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Samuel Henry Prince

9781331890058: Catastrophe and Social Change, Vol. 94: Based Upon a Sociological Study of the Halifax Disaster (Classic Reprint)

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Date d'�dition: 2018
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Catastrophe and Social Change, Vol. 94 (Classic Reprint)

Samuel Henry Prince

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ISBN 10 : 1331890055 ISBN 13 : 9781331890058

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the profound social impact of catastrophe, using the Halifax Disaster of 1917 as a case study. The author, a sociologist, investigates how this devastating event, marked by an unprecedented explosion, triggered a breakdown of social order, shattering homes, businesses, and the very fabric of community life. The book delves into the psychological and sociological dimensions of the disaster, analyzing the shock reaction of individuals and the emergence of crowd psychology, primitive instincts, and hallucinations in the aftermath. It examines the role of communication, leadership, and social pressure in the process of re-organizing the city, and the impact of the disaster on the city's economy and social legislation. Drawing on diverse historical parallels, the book challenges the simplistic notion that catastrophe inevitably leads to progress, demonstrating the complex interplay of factors that determine the trajectory of change following a disaster. The author ultimately argues that even the most devastating catastrophes can serve as catalysts for significant societal reform and reconstruction, offering insights that remain relevant to understanding the enduring impact of major events on human communities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781331890058_0

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