Disasters and the Politics of Trauma: Political, Social, and Cultural Aspects of Coping with and Managing Disasters (Risk, Governance and Society, 23)

This book examines the impact of disasters on individuals and communities, from natural calamities like wildfires and hurricanes, technological disasters, and human-induced crises.The authors present case studies from Greece and the United States, including recent events such as the national wildfires in Greece, railway disasters, hurricanes, and the 2025 wildfires in California.Through these case studies, the authors analyze the role of the political-administrative state in shaping the socio-political capital of its citizens. Operating at the interplay of politics, society, and culture in the aftermath of disasters, the book challenges traditional perspectives on disasters, asserting that they are inherently political incidents.It explores the enduring trauma experienced by individuals and communities, offering insights into the complex dynamics of power, uncertainty, and positionality.The book additionally discusses practical interventions, blending clinical sociological approaches t