Come Hell Or High Water

Hurricane Katrina and the Color of Disaster

Author: Michael Eric Dyson
ISBN: 9780465017614

When Hurricane Katrina tore through New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, hundreds of thousands were left behind to suffer the ravages of destruction, disease, and even death. The majority of these people were black; nearly all were poor. The Federal governmentÕs slow response to local appeals for help is by now notorious. Yet despite the cries of outrage that have mounted since the levees broke, we have failed to confront the disasterÕs true lesson: to be poor, or black, in todayÕs ownership society, is to be left behind. Displaying the intellectual rigor, political passion, and personal empathy that have won him acclaim and fans all across the color line, Michael Eric Dyson offers a searing assessment of the meaning of Hurricane Katrina. Combining interviews with survivors of 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. He explores the legacy of bl

Publisher: Basic Civitas
Publish Date: 2006-01

Subjects: Social Science / Ethnic Studies / African American Studies, Nature / Natural Disasters, Social Science / Disasters & Disaster Relief

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