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**Explores the unintended consequences of civic activism in a disaster-prone city** After Hurricane Katrina, thousands of people swiftly mobilized to rebuild their neighborhoods, often assisted by government organizations, nonprofits, and other major institutions. In __Rethinking Community__ __Resilience__, Min Hee Go shows that these recovery efforts are not always the panacea they seem to be, and can actually escalate the city’s susceptibility to future environmental hazards. Drawing upon interviews, public records, and more, Go explores the hidden costs of community resilience. She shows that—despite good intentions—recovery efforts after Hurricane Katrina exacerbated existing race and class inequalities, putting disadvantaged communities at risk. Ultimately, Go shows that when governments, nonprofits, and communities invest in rebuilding rather than relocating, they inadvertently lay the groundwork for a cycle of vulnerabilities. As cities come to terms with climate change adaptation—rather than prevention—__Rethinking Community__ __Resilience__provides insight into the challenges communities increasingly face in the twenty-first century.

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Author

Min Hee Go

Publisher

New York University Press

Published

2021

Language

EN

ISBN

9781479804955

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Political Science, Science, Sociology