Unnatural Disasters - by Gonzalo Lizarralde (Hardcover)

The Unnatural Disasters book offers a unique perspective on environmental and social challenges, revealing the gaps between abstract concepts and real-world experiences of people living at risk.

The author, Gonzalo Lizarralde, sheds light on how inequality, segregation, marginalization, colonialism, neoliberalism, racism, and unrestrained capitalism contribute to disasters.

Through compelling stories of Latin American migrants, Haitian earthquake survivors, Canadian climate activists, African slum dwellers, and other people fighting social and environmental injustices worldwide, Lizarralde shows how reconstruction efforts often exacerbate social inequalities.

However, the book also proposes achievable solutions to address these challenges and create a more sustainable future.

Don't miss out on this essential read for anyone interested in understanding the root causes of disasters and taking action to prevent them.