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Genealogies and Critiques of Resilience.

The article presents an essay which traces the evolution of resilience from material sciences to ecology and social sciences. It explores its application in ecological systems and human development, particularly in psychology and social work. It critiques the concept, highlighting concerns about its...

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Published in:American Historical Review Vol. 129; no. 4; pp. 1396 - 1401
Main Authors: Di-Capua, Yoav, Warren, Wendy
Format: Article
Published: Oxford University Press / USA Dec2024
Subjects:
Resilient design
Ecological resilience
Psychological resilience
Materials science
Responsibility
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:The article presents an essay which traces the evolution of resilience from material sciences to ecology and social sciences. It explores its application in ecological systems and human development, particularly in psychology and social work. It critiques the concept, highlighting concerns about its focus on individual responsibility and emphasizing the need to consider social, historical, and structural factors in understanding resilience.