Hurricane Katrina and the Redefinition of Landscape

by Miller, DeMond Shondell; Rivera, Jason David

• ISBN13: 9780739121467
• ISBN10: 0739121464
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-03-07
• Publisher: Lexington Books

Summary

Hurricane Katrina and the Redefinition of Landscape discusses the ways in which Hurricane Katrina and other such disasters that follow in the wake of large-scale natural phenomena have the ability to alter the physical and social landscapes of an area. Miller and Rivera emphasize the importance of the physical landscape and explore the ways in which any alteration to the landscape affects the economic, cultural, and political lives of the survivors. Through the example of Hurricane Katrina and the resulting devastation to New Orleans, Miller and Rivera suggest that economic and political policies should be more reflective of each unique physical location, thereby aiding in the development and sustainability of different cultures, economies, and political landscapes.

Author Biography

Jason David Rivera is research associate in the Liberal Arts and Sciences Institute for Research and Community Service at Rowan University.

Table of Contents

Figures	p. ix
Tables	p. xi
Photospreads	p. xiii
Acknowledgments	p. xv
Introduction	p. 1
The Concepts of Place and Landscape	p. 8
The Physical Landscape	p. 24
The Cultural and Economic Landscapes	p. 46
The Political Landscape	p. 67
Views of Changing Landscapes	p. 91
Civic Trust	p. 106
Conclusion	p. 126
Bibliography	p. 146
Index	p. 169
About the Authors	p. 171
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