{"title":"Aidan Seale-Feldman","description":"\u003cp\u003eAidan Seale-Feldman is a captivating author whose work intricately explores the profound and often unsettling realities of historical and military events. With a focus on themes of disaster and human resilience, Seale-Feldman delves into the complexities of crises and the socio-political landscapes that shape them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection features thought-provoking titles such as \u003cem\u003eThe Work of Disaster\u003c\/em\u003e, which ponders the impact of catastrophe on societies and the individuals within them. Seale-Feldman's writing is known for its depth and compassion, offering readers a chance to engage with history from a unique perspective that merges academic inquiry with narrative storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of history and military studies, this collection invites readers to reflect on the enduring consequences of disasters and the remarkable stories of survival and adaptation. Through a blend of meticulous research and poignant narrative, Aidan Seale-Feldman provides an enriching reading experience that challenges and enlightens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-work-of-disaster-by-aidan-seale-feldman-9780226845395","title":"The Work of Disaster","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compelling portrait of post-disaster imaginaries of repair in Nepal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a world of cascading disasters, what are the consequences of transient care? In 2015, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake and equally powerful aftershock struck the central region of Nepal. The disaster claimed over 9,000 lives and inspired a surge of humanitarian concern for the mental health of Nepali people. In \u003cem\u003eThe Work of Disaster\u003c\/em\u003e, based on extensive fieldwork in the region, anthropologist Aidan Seale-Feldman examines what disaster generates, and the fraught relationship between crisis and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoving between NGO offices, mountain trails, therapeutic interventions, and affected villages, Seale-Feldman tells the story of an emergent \"mental health crisis\" and the forms of care that followed in the disaster's wake. She also analyses how emergency services transform the places they seek to assist; the challenges of psychiatric support provided by international organisations; and the place of mental health counselling in a modern biopolitical reality. \u003cem\u003eThe Work of Disaster\u003c\/em\u003e reveals the contiguous violence and gentleness of humanitarian encounters, engaging with broader debates about worldmaking and the ethics of care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031906730220,"sku":"9780226845395","price":100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20682233482268.jpg?v=1764151522"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/aidan-seale-feldman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}