Dissecting a social autopsy

Article Abstract:

Eric Klinenberg's analysis of the effect of social conditions on health is discussed. The adequacy of traditional measures of social context, not incorporating the nature of public spaces and street-level activity is questioned.

Evaluation, Influence, Health, Social issue, Social conditions, Autopoiesis

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Using disaster to see society

Article Abstract:

Eric Klinenberg's approach to the study of disaster in 'Heat Wave' is discussed. The importance of the study of disaster, to know how and why society works as it does is mentioned.

Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, Disasters

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Scrutinizing the heat: on ethnic myths and the importance of shoe leather

Article Abstract:

Eric Klinenberg's use of sociological tools in his discussion of natural disasters, and in eHeat waveE is mentioned. The ethnic myths related to the subject are discussed.

Natural disasters, Myths and legends

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