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Title: The Angry Earth : Disaster in Anthropological Perspective Author(s): By Anthony Oliver-Smith, Susannah M. Hoffman, Susanna M. Hoffman, Editors Price: $34.95 (Paperback) Buy it!

From hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes to oil spills and nuclear accidents, natural and technological disasters have become increasingly frequent and destructive across the planet. This ground-breaking collection of essays explores how various cultures in different historical moments have responded to calamity, offering new insights into the complex relationship between society and environment.

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