Book Review: 'Recovering Inequality' by Steve Kroll-Smith

This coursework module explores 'Recovering Inequality,' focusing on how disaster recovery perpetuates societal hierarchies and systemic inequalities. Themes include the role of market forces, biased policies favoring powerful groups, and the marginalization of certain communities during recovery efforts. Historical case studies from 1906 San Francisco and 2005 Louisiana illustrate these mechanisms. Educational discussions incorporate sociological insights and recovery narratives to analyze...