Indonesia and the Politics of Disaster

Power and Representation in Indonesia�s Mud Volcano

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• Phillip Drake

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Seitenzahl

190 Seiten

Lesezeit

7 Stunden

• Geschichte
• Ökologie & Umwelt
• Politikwissenschaft
• Sozialwissenschaften

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Focusing on the Lapindo mudflow disaster, which began in 2006 and remains ongoing, the book examines how environmental crises are depicted in scientific and cultural contexts. It delves into the implications of this catastrophic event, highlighting its status as Indonesia's most costly disaster. By analyzing various representations, the author sheds light on the broader themes of disaster management, environmental responsibility, and societal impact, offering a critical perspective on the intersection of science and disaster narratives.

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• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2019