Introduction: How Do We Responsibly Remember Disaster?

The article focuses on the evolving representations and scholarly discussions surrounding Hurricane Katrina, particularly as the disaster marks its twentieth anniversary. It highlights a range of creative and academic works that have emerged since 2005, emphasizing the importance of individual narra...

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Publicado en:Mississippi Quarterly Vol. 77; no. 3; pp. 249 - 261
Autores principales: George, Courtney, Livingston, Judith
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Johns Hopkins University Press 2025
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