Catastrophe And Social Change: Based Upon A Sociological Study Of The Halifax Disaster

Samuel Henry Prince

ISBN 10: 9354155499 / ISBN 13: 9789354155499

Published by Alpha Edition, 2020

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Catastrophe And Social Change: Based Upon A Sociological Study Of The Halifax Disaster
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9354155499
• ISBN 13: 9789354155499
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

When catastrophe shatters a city, how does society heal, adapt, and transform? In Catastrophe and Social Change, Samuel Henry Prince delivers a pioneering sociological study book rooted in the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion of 1917 - one of the early 20th century disasters that reshaped both a community and the field of disaster impact analysis. Prince's work, deeply influenced by Emile Durkheim and the emerging discipline of historical sociology, explores the profound social change themes that arise when ordinary life is ruptured by sudden catastrophe. Drawing on first-hand research and rigorous academic insight, Prince traces the ripple effects of disaster through the fabric of Halifax, revealing patterns of community resilience, collective trauma, and the emergence of new social structures. This catastrophe aftermath study stands as a foundational sociological studies reference, illuminating how societies confront, absorb, and ultimately grow from crisis. Both a touchstone for academic research audiences and a compelling narrative for general readers, it bridges scholarly depth with human immediacy. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Catastrophe and Social Change endures as a sociological classic, offering timeless insight into the forces that shape communities in the wake of disaster.