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A paradise built in hell

the extraordinary communities and strange joys that arise in disasters

by David Muñoz Mateos, Emily Beresford, Rebecca Solnit

2009 368 pages eng ★ 3.8 (4 ratings)

A startling investigation ofwhat people do in disastersand why it mattersWhy is it that in the aftermath of a disaster—whether manmade or natural—people suddenlybecome altruistic, resourceful, and brave? What makesthe newfound communities and purpose many findin the ruins and crises after disaster s…

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