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A New Species of Trouble
The Human Experience of Modern Disasters
Book • 1994
In 'A New Species of Trouble', Kai Erikson examines the impact of human-induced disasters, such as toxic contamination and nuclear accidents, on communities.
He highlights how these events lead to chronic trauma and erode trust in institutions.
The book includes case studies that illustrate the profound effects of such disasters on collective trauma and community resilience.
He highlights how these events lead to chronic trauma and erode trust in institutions.
The book includes case studies that illustrate the profound effects of such disasters on collective trauma and community resilience.
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while discussing the impact of man-made disasters on communities.

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