Come Hell or High Water: Hurricane Katrina and the Color of Disaster

By: Michael Eric Dyson

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Synopsis: Combining a fresh look at the key players in the disaster with his deep knowledge of black migrations and government policy over decades, Dyson provides the historical context that has been sorely missing from public conversation about Hurricane Katrina. He explores the legacy of black suffering in America since slavery and ties its psychic scars to today's crisis, even exploring the agonizing question that came from both survivors and right-wing apologists, "Did God cause Katrina?" His critique of the way black people are framed in the national consciousness will shock and surprise even the most politically savvy reader.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 270 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780465017614
Publisher:: Basic Books
Date of Addition:: 04/03/09
Copyrighted By:: Michael Eric Dyson
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Earth Sciences, Politics and Government, Sociology
Submitted By:: Daproim Africa
Proofread By:: Daproim Africa
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.