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Karena Kalmbach

    The Meanings of a Disaster
    • 2020

      The Meanings of a Disaster

      Chernobyl and Its Afterlives in Britain and France

      • 236 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The Chernobyl disaster had profound transnational implications, influencing political and social dynamics beyond the Soviet bloc. This study examines the responses of Great Britain and France, highlighting the narratives and discourses formed by both state and nonstate actors. It delves into the stereotypes and "othering" strategies that defined Western European nations' reactions, offering a comprehensive analysis of how they have grappled with the disaster's long-term consequences over the years.

      The Meanings of a Disaster