Centrifugal Disasters: Trajectories of Vulnerability, Recovery and Resilience

This book explores the experiences of survivors and their families during three major disaster events in India and South Asia,and proposes a model of disaster intervention that bridges academia and praxis expertise. It provides a rights framework for disaster interventions and explores moral and ethical considerations around disaster interventions, making it valuable for students and practitioners in disaster management, mental health, and social work.

Format: Hardback
Length: 212 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Centrifugal disasters, unlike centripetal disasters that impact an existing community of people, are those that affect a group of seemingly unconnected individuals who are temporarily gathered often by chance. This book focuses on such disasters and their impact on individuals and communities.

In India and South Asia, centrifugal disasters have increased significantly in recent decades, yet research on these incidents remains limited due to their classification as accidents. The book documents three major disaster events: the 26/11 terror attacks, the 13/7 blasts in Mumbai, and the hospital fire in Kolkata. Through the analysis of the lived and felt experiences of survivors and their families, the book seeks to understand the complexities of these disasters and the challenges faced by those affected.

Drawing on the authors experience of working with survivors, first responders (police, health workers), and policymakers, the book proposes a model of disaster intervention that bridges academia and praxis expertise. It provides a rights framework for disaster interventions and explores the moral and ethical considerations surrounding such interventions.

This important book will be of interest to students and practitioners of disaster management, including first responders, public management, risk management, hazards and disasters, emergency response, terrorism, and political violence. It will also be valuable to mental health professionals, social workers, psychologists, civil society organizations, and bureaucrats and policymakers.

The book offers a comprehensive understanding of centrifugal disasters and their impact on individuals and communities, providing valuable insights for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.

Weight: 576g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032409894