The Sociology of Disaster: Fictional Explorations of Human Experiences - Paperbackby Thomas E. Drabek (Author) In a book as illuminating as it is captivating, Thomas E. Drabek presents an in depth analysis of the emotional impacts of disaster events and the many ripple effects that follow. Through the technique of storytelling, a series of nine fictional stories where characters experience actual disasters of different types throughout the United States illustrate the vulnerabilities and resilience to enhance the readers