"Catastrophe and Social Change" by Samuel Henry Prince is a study of the aftermath of the Halifax Disaster of 1917. It explores the widespread devastation and loss of life following an explosion, and how communities respond to tragedy. The book examines how catastrophes break down normal social structures and the subsequent steps toward recovery and rebuilding. Prince looks at the immediate effects of this historical event to understand the broader social changes as he analyzes individual and group reactions during emergencies to discover how societies transform after disaster and to highlight the ability of people to bounce back and the complex processes of social change.
Catastrophe and Social Change Based Upon a Sociological Study of the Halifax Disaster
By Samuel Henry Prince
An unprecedented harbor explosion demolishes a city, forcing its citizens to confront not only physical ruin but also the unraveling and rebuilding of their society.
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