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A paradise built in hell

A paradise built in hell

EssaysPsychology
Pages
368
Published
2009
Language
English

Synopsis

What happens when disaster strikes? Rebecca Solnit investigates the surprising altruism, resourcefulness, and joy that emerge in the wake of calamities. She examines how communities form in ruins and what these moments reveal about our deepest social desires.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

Thought-ProvokingReflectiveInspiringHopeful

Genres

Essays Psychology Sociology History Politics & Society

Authors

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David Muñoz Mateos

David Muñoz Mateos is the author of BRAIDING SWEETGRASS. He writes about nature and Indigenous wisdom.

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Emily Beresford

Emily Beresford is the author of A Paradise Built in Hell, a compelling look at how communities come together in disaster. She writes about social dynamics and human resilience.

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Rebecca Solnit

A writer who lives in San Francisco. She has written on a variety of subjects including the environment, politics, place, and art.