Disasters and Changes in Society and Politics: Contemporary Perspectives from Italy

This book examines the complexities of disaster recovery and the long-term impacts on society, politics, and organizations, challenging the assumption that disaster-hit areas always return to normality or build back better. It explores the radical changes in individual and collective behaviors that persist after disasters and highlights the need for policy and practice changes in disaster recovery.

Format: Hardback
Length: 260 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2024
Publisher: Bristol University Press

Italy has faced a persistent onslaught of diverse disasters, ranging from earthquakes to oil spills, exerting a profound impact on society, politics, and organizations. This comprehensive book offers a critical examination of post-disaster reconstruction and recovery, recognizing its far-reaching consequences in the short and long term. It challenges the prevailing notion that expert interventions alone can restore normality or even facilitate a remarkable "build back better" in disaster-affected regions. Author Giuseppe Forino delves into the intricate complexities of disaster recovery, shedding light on the enduring shifts in individual and collective behaviors that persist after such catastrophic events. By integrating the impacts of natural hazards, including climate change and the recent COVID-19 pandemic, this edited book serves as a catalyst for stimulating robust debate on policy and practice in disaster recovery. It underscores the urgent need for comprehensive approaches that address the multifaceted challenges posed by disasters, fostering resilience, and promoting sustainable development in vulnerable communities.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529226751