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The Shock of the News
Media Coverage and the Making of 9/11
How did the events of September 11, 2001 come to be thought of as 9/11? This title presents an account of post-9/11 political and social processes, offering an analysis of the media coverage of this momentous event. It demonstrates how 9/11 has been transformed into a morality tale centred on patriotism, victimization, and heroes.
ISBN-13: 9780814795552 (Paperback)
Publisher: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS
Imprint: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS
Brian A. Monahan
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AUD $64.99
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Local release date: 28/04/2010
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Categories: Media studies [JFD]Social impact of disasters [JFFC]

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The Wrong Complexion for Protection
How the Government Response to Disaster Endangers African American Commu
When the images of desperate, hungry, thirsty, sick, mostly Black people circulated in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, it became apparent to the whole country that race did indeed matter when it came to government assistance. In The Wrong Complexion for Protection, Robert D. Bullard and Beverly Wright place the government response to natural ......
ISBN-13: 9780814799949 (Paperback)
Publisher: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS
Imprint: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS
Robert D. Bullard, Beverly Wright
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AUD $45.99
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Local release date: 05/09/2023
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Categories: Social & cultural history [HBTB]Social impact of disasters [JFFC]Ethnic studies [JFSL]Politics & government [JP]USA [1KBB]

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The Wrong Complexion for Protection
How the Government Response to Disaster Endangers African American Commu
When the images of desperate, hungry, thirsty, sick, mostly black people circulated in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, it became apparent to the whole country that race did indeed matter when it came to government assistance. The authors place the government response to natural and human-induced disasters in historical context over the years.
ISBN-13: 9780814799932 (Hardback)
Publisher: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS
Imprint: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS
Robert D. Bullard, Beverly Wright
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AUD $163.00
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Local release date: 22/08/2012
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Categories: Social impact of disasters [JFFC]Black & Asian studies [JFSL3]Physical anthropology [JHMP]USA [1KBB]

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Understanding Disaster Insurance
New Tools for a More Resilient Future
The frequency and intensity of natural disasters--such as wildfires, hurricanes, floods, and storms--is on the rise, threatening our way of life and our livelihoods. Managing this growing risk will be central to economic and social progress in the coming decades. Insurance, an often confusing and unpopular tool, will be critical to successfully ......
ISBN-13: 9781642832259 (Paperback)
Publisher: ISLAND PRESS
Imprint: ISLAND PRESS
Carolyn Kousky
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AUD $74.99
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Local release date: 07/12/2022
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Categories: Social impact of disasters [JFFC]

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Unstable Ground
Climate Change, Conflict, and Genocide
Unstable Ground looks at the human impact of climate change and its potential to provoke some of the most troubling crimes against humanity-ethnic conflict, war, and genocide. Alex Alvarez provides an essential overview of what science has shown to be true about climate change and examines how our warming world will challenge and stress societies ......
ISBN-13: 9781538161517 (Paperback)
Publisher: ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD PUBLISHERS
Imprint: ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD PUBLISHERS
Alex Alvarez
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AUD $58.99
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Local release date: 08/10/2021
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Categories: Peace studies & conflict resolution [GTJ]Social & cultural history [HBTB]Genocide & ethnic cleansing [HBTZ]Social impact of disasters [JFFC]Social discrimination & inequality [JFFJ]Ethnic studies [JFSL]Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies [JFSL1]War crimes [JWXK]Environmental policy & protocols [RND]Conservation of the environment [RNK]

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Where Are We Now?
The Epidemic as Politics
Renowned Italian philosopher Giorgio Agamben collects all of his fierce, passionate, and deeply personal interventions regarding the 2020 health emergency as it played out in Italy and across the world.
ISBN-13: 9781538157602 (Paperback)
Publisher: ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD PUBLISHERS
Imprint: ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD PUBLISHERS
Giorgio Agamben, Valeria Dani
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AUD $35.99
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Local release date: 30/04/2021
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Categories: Social & political philosophy [HPS]Social impact of disasters [JFFC]