Disasters in the Philippines: Before and After Haiyan

This book provides critical insights into the challenges faced by disaster-afflicted communities in the Philippines, highlighting the roles of women and empowerment, economics and recovery, community and resilience, and religion and spirituality in meeting these challenges. It demonstrates the scopes, inequities, and inefficiencies of policies and responses and offers a more nuanced and grounded perspective of policies, practices, and approaches in the sociology of disasters.

Format: Hardback
Length: 382 pages
Publication date: 28 April 2023
Publisher: Bristol University Press

This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of disasters in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in the Philippines. By bringing together the voices of local scholars, it offers critical insights into one of the world's most disaster-prone regions. The Asia-Pacific region is characterized by its vulnerability to natural disasters, including rising sea levels, frequent typhoons, and floods, which are exacerbated by the effects of climate change.

The book's case studies examine a range of disasters, such as the aftermath of the 2013 super typhoon Haiyan, which devastated large parts of the country. These case studies provide a detailed account of the challenges faced by communities in the aftermath of disasters, including the loss of homes, livelihoods, and loved ones.

The discussions in the book are centered around four themes: women and empowerment, economics and recovery, community and resilience, and religion and spirituality. These themes reflect the diverse experiences and perspectives of disaster-affected communities in the Philippines. Through its analysis, the book demonstrates the scopes, inequities, and inefficiencies of policies and responses to disasters in the region. It also highlights the forms of empowerment and resilience that exist within these communities.

The book's conclusions provide a more nuanced and grounded perspective of policies, practices, and approaches in the sociology of disasters today. It emphasizes the importance of community-based approaches to disaster management, the need for gender-responsive policies and practices, and the role of religion and spirituality in providing support and resilience to disaster-affected communities.

Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the challenges and opportunities of disaster management in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in the Philippines. It provides a valuable contribution to the growing body of literature on disasters and offers valuable insights into the experiences and perspectives of disaster-affected communities.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529222906