Catastrophe and Social Change : : Based Upon a Sociological Study of the Halifax Disaster / / Samuel Henry Prince.

An observational study of the social impact caused by the Halifax Disaster and the relief efforts following. Examination follows the event from the nature of the catastrophe, through the disintegration of social order, and ending with the rebuilding of the effected communities.

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Place / Publishing House:New York, NY : : Columbia University Press, , [1968]
©1968
Year of Publication:1968
Language:English
Series:Studies in History, Economics, and Public Law
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Physical Description:1 online resource (152 p.)
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Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • Introduction
  • I. Catastrophe and Social Disintegration
  • II. Catastrophe and Social Psychology
  • III. Catastrophe and Social Organization
  • IV. Catastrophe and Social Organization (Cont’d)
  • V. Catastrophe and Social Economy
  • VI. Catastrophe and Social Legislation
  • VII. Catastrophe and Social Surplus
  • VIII. Catastrophe and Social Change
  • IX. Conclusion
  • Index