Die Gouvernementalisierung der Natur: Deutung und handelnde Bewaltigung von Naturkatastrophen im Kurfurstentum Bayern des 18. Jahrhunderts

During the Enlightenment, natural hazard management underwent a significant transformation, influenced by power, knowledge, and communication. The book explores this development by examining the Electorate of Bavaria in the 18th century, highlighting the discourse on natural disasters dominated by actors from power and science.

Format: Hardback
Length: 498 pages
Publication date: 06 August 2022
Publisher: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG

The era of the Enlightenment brought about significant transformations in power, knowledge, and communication, but it also brought about a profound shift in our understanding and management of nature and natural hazards. This transformation led to the development of modern natural hazard management, which continues to shape our response to impending and occurring natural disasters today.

To illustrate this development, the book takes a closer look at the Electorate of Bavaria in the 18th century. By examining the types of natural catastrophes, such as storms and floods, the book traces the evolution of natural hazard management practices. Through its analysis of interpretations of contemporary natural disasters and the approaches taken to deal with them, the book reveals a discourse on natural disasters that is dominated by actors from power and science and their perspectives on these events.

Peter Reinkemeier, in his book, provides a comprehensive account of the development of natural hazard management up to the present day. By highlighting the historical context and the societal changes that have shaped our approach to nature and natural hazards, Reinkemeier encourages a historical critical questioning of our dealings with nature and natural hazards.

This book is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the evolution of natural hazard management and its implications for our future. It sheds light on the complex relationships between power, knowledge, and communication and their role in shaping our understanding and management of natural disasters. By exploring the historical case of the Electorate of Bavaria, the book offers insights into the challenges and opportunities that we face in the present and future as we strive to mitigate the risks and impacts of natural hazards.

Dimension: 235 x 160 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783525371039