Rebuilding for Resilience: A Barrier Island Case: The Bolivar Peninsula, U.S.A.

Recurring extreme events of nature challenge disaster-prone settlements in complex ways, causing devastating property damages and providing unique opportunities to rethink the environment. This book builds a discursive field around the post-disaster rebuilding of Bolivar Peninsula aftermath Hurricane Ike to demonstrate reciprocity between disaster absorptive ecological formations and their exploitative human occupation. It investigates the nexus between connectivity among open space networks and surge damage among Bolivar spontaneous settlements, offering a holistic reporting model for emerging scholars and independent investigators.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 02 June 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Rewritten text:
Nature's relentless extremes pose a formidable challenge to disaster-prone settlements, testing their resilience in profound ways. The aftermath of devastating natural disasters brings forth both economic and social trials, as communities strive to rebuild and recover. However, one area that warrants further exploration is the long-term rebuilding process, particularly when incorporating tacit knowledge into sustainable recovery efforts. This book aims to establish a discursive field centered on the post-disaster rebuilding of the Bolivar Peninsula following Hurricane Ike. Through this lens, it delves into the intricate interplay between disaster-absorptive ecological formations, such as barrier islands, and their exploitative human occupation.

The study investigates the nexus between connectivity among open space networks and the varying degrees of surge damage experienced by Bolivar spontaneous settlements. Beyond scientific analyses, the Hurricane Ike study employs a multi-faceted approach, combining structured observations, statistical analyses, and syntactical methods. This holistic reporting model seeks to provide valuable insights for emerging scholars and independent investigators, who often find a lack of comprehensive coverage in mainstream disaster studies and journalism.

The book explores the complex dynamics between natural ecosystems and human settlements, highlighting the importance of understanding the reciprocal relationships that exist. It sheds light on the challenges faced by disaster-prone communities in rebuilding and recovering from extreme events, while also presenting opportunities for reimagining and revitalizing the environment cleared by such disasters. By examining the case of Hurricane Ike, the book contributes to the growing body of knowledge on disaster resilience and sustainable recovery, offering valuable insights for policymakers, planners, and community members alike.

Weight: 238g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030655341
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021