A Paradise Built in Hell : The Extraordinary Communities That Arise in Disaster
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Overview
"A landmark book that gives impassioned challenge to the social meaning of disasters" (The New York Times Book Review) from the author of Orwell's Roses
"Solnit argues that disasters are opportunities as well as oppressions, each one a summons to rediscover the powerful engagement and joy of genuine altruism, civic life, grassroots community, and meaningful work." --San Francisco Chronicle
Details
- ISBN-13: 9780143118077
- ISBN-10: 0143118072
- Publisher: Penguin Books
- Publish Date: August 2010
- Dimensions: 8.48 x 6.5 x 0.79 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.67 pounds
- Page Count: 368
- Reading Level: Ages 18-UP
