THE FACE OF DISASTER

by Donald Robinson ‧ RELEASE DATE: N/A

This is a study of the psychology of disaster, written with a lively sense of drama, of human interest, of story, and a perceptive selection of illustrative incidents, marshalled to illuminate the points to be made. The USA is disaster prone. So are other parts of the world. But the focus here is largely on American disasters,- tornado, flood, fire, explosions, disasters in plane or train. But then, too, there is the great flood in Holland, disaster from bombings, Nagasaki and Hiroshima, and so on. The disasters cross section the pattern of what happens:- refusal to accept the facts, to recognize the warnings; courage and cowardice; effect of shock, organization- in preparation or as occasion arises; problems that arise; aftermath of disaster. Mr. Robinson does public service in attempting to familiarize the public with the psychological patterns which occur again and again. The final chapter -- following the succession of disasters viewed through their effects -- is a hair-raising projection of the likely effects of atomic war in this country. What has been learned in the past provides the springboard for what might happen here. With all the recreations of disasters of all kinds, now currently published, this captures public interest with a carefully researched psychology of disaster, keyed to popular acceptance and appeal.

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Publisher: Doubleday

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Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 15, 1959

Categories: NONFICTION