Breach of faith : Hurricane Katrina and the near death of a great American city / Jed Horne.
By: Horne, Jed.
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BookPublisher: New York : Random House, c2006Edition: 1st ed.Description: xvi, 412 p. : maps ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9781400065523 (alk. paper); 1400065526 (alk. paper).Subject(s): Hurricane Katrina, 2005 | Disasters -- Louisiana -- New Orleans | Hurricanes -- Louisiana -- New Orleans | Disaster victims -- Louisiana -- New Orleans | Disaster relief -- Louisiana -- New Orleans | Emergency management -- Government policy -- United States | Hurricane Katrina, 2005 | Disasters -- New Orleans (La.) | Hurricanes -- New Orleans (La.) | Disasters -- New Orleans (La.) | Disaster relief -- New Orleans (La.)DDC classification: 976.3/35/064 | 976.3/35/044 Summary: Chronicles the devastating impact Hurricane Katrina had on the city of New Orleans, describing the experiences of the city's residents who were forced to endure dangerous conditions as the city's leaders struggled to maintain order and begin the enormous rebuilding process.
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Chronicles the devastating impact Hurricane Katrina had on the city of New Orleans, describing the experiences of the city's residents who were forced to endure dangerous conditions as the city's leaders struggled to maintain order and begin the enormous rebuilding process.
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