The Sociology of Katrina : Perspectives on a Modern Catastrophe

The second edition of The Sociology of Katrina brings together the nation's top sociological researchers in an effort to deepen our understanding of the modern catastrophe that is Hurricane Katrina. Five years after the storm, its profound impact continues to be felt. This new edition explores emerging themes, as well as ongoing issues that continue to besiege survivors. The book has been updated and revised throughout—from data about recovery efforts and environmental conditions, to discussions of major social issues in education, health care, the economy, and crime. The authors thoroughly review the important topic of recovery, both in New Orleans and in the wider area of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This new edition features a new chapter focused on the Katrina experience for people in the primary impact area, or "ground zero," five years after the storm. This chapter uncovers many challenges in overcoming the critical problems caused by the storm of the century. From this important update of the acclaimed first edition, it is apparent that "the storm is not over," as Katrina continues to generate political, economic, community, and personal controversy. One girl dead. One girl missing. And a race against the clock to find her. Veterinarian Zoe Stephenson learned she had a half-sister shed never met, only to discover that shes gone missingin the middle of one of the coldest winters Michigan has ever experienced.As Zoe starts her search, another girl matching her sisters description turns up dead. Now Zoe isnt sure whether shes dealing with a bad foster home, a serial killer, or something else entirelyespecially as evidence mounts that her sister might not have been innocent in whatever happened.Whos guilty, whos innocent, and how much shes willing to sacrifice to tell the difference are only a few of the questions Zoe will need to answer before its too late.Catastrophe is the exciting fourth book in the Cat and Mouse Whodunit cozy mystery series. If you like adorable animals, quirky characters, and a twisty-turny plot, then youll love Emily James page-turning story. From the publisher. The second edition of The Sociology of Katrina again brings together the nation's top sociological researchers in an effort to catalogue and deepen our understanding of the modern catastrophe of Hurricane Katrina. The new edition has been updated and revised throughout, including data about recovery efforts and conditions, and discussions of social issues like education, health care, crime, and the economy. This edition features a new chapter focused on the Katrina experience for people in the primary impact area, or ground zero, five years after the storm