Narratives of Faith from the Haiti Earthquake: Religion, Natural Hazards and Dis

Description: Narratives of Faith from the Haiti Earthquake by Robert S. White, Roger Philip Abbott This book presents an in-depth ethnographic case study carried out in the years following the 2010 Haitian earthquake to present the role of faith beliefs in disaster response. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book presents an in-depth ethnographic case study carried out in the years following the 2010 Haiti earthquake to present the role of faith beliefs in disaster response. The earthquake is one of the most destructive on record, and the aftermath, including a cholera epidemic and ongoing humanitarian aid, has continued for years following the catastrophe. Based on dozens of interviews, this book gives primacy to survivors narratives. It begins by laying out the Haitian context, before presenting an account of the earthquake from survivors perspectives. It then explores in detail how the earthquake affected the religious, mainly Christian, faith of survivors and how religious faith influenced how they responded to, and are recovering from, the experience. The account is also informed by geoscience and the accompanying "complicating factors." Finally, the Haitian experience highlights the significant role that religious faith can play alongside other learned coping strategies in disaster response and recovery globally. This book contributes an important case study to an emerging literature in which the influence of both religion and narrative is being recognised. It will be of interest to scholars of any discipline concerned with disaster response, including practical theology, anthropology, psychology, geography, Caribbean studies and earth science. It will also provide a resource for non-governmental organisations. Author Biography Roger P. Abbott is Senior Research Associate at The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, U.K.Robert S. White, FRS is Professor of Geophysics in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Cambridge and Director of The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, U.K. Table of Contents Introduction: Haiti needs a new narrative; 1 When our earth shook; 2 When we were shocked; 3 How our faith responded; 4 What we were never told; 5 Our complicating factors; 6 What we have to teach the world Details ISBN0367788004 Author Roger Philip Abbott Pages 126 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2021 ISBN-10 0367788004 ISBN-13 9780367788001 Publication Date 2021-03-31 UK Release Date 2021-03-31 Format Paperback Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-03-31 NZ Release Date 2021-03-31 Series Routledge Focus on Religion Subtitle Religion, Natural Hazards and Disaster Response Alternative 9780367134068 DEWEY 277.294083 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135459500;

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