A paradise built in hell : the extraordinary communities that arise in disaster / Rebecca Solnit.

• Prelude : falling together -- A millennial good fellowship : the San Francisco earthquake -- Halifax to Hollywood : the great debate -- Carnival and revolution : Mexico City's earthquake -- The city transfigured : New York in grief and glory -- New Orleans : common grounds and killers -- The doorway in the ruins.

• Why is it that in the aftermath of a disaster, people suddenly become altruistic, resourceful, and brave? Award-winning author Solnit explores this phenomena, looking at major calamities from the past 100 years. 

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Katastrofer  -- psykologiska aspekter (sao)

Disasters  -- Social aspects. (LCSH)

Disasters  -- Psychological aspects. (LCSH)

Katastrofer  -- sociala aspekter (sao)

Förenta staterna  (sao)

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Oab-qa Sociala strukturer: Förenta staterna

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