The Recovery Myth

Focusing on the recovery phase of disasters, this work offers a detailed ethnography of a flooded village, showcasing the collaboration between local responders and residents. It highlights how informal networks adapt national recovery tools to foster community regeneration. The book also critiques various government recovery instruments and explores themes of community resilience and risk management. It serves as a valuable resource for students and scholars in fields such as Public Policy, Disaster Management, Sociology, and Geography.