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DeMond S. Miller () and Sotirios Chtouris ()
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DeMond S. Miller: Rowan University
Sotirios Chtouris: University of the Aegean, Department of Sociology

Chapter Chapter 10 in Disasters and the Politics of Trauma, 2026, pp 139-149 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The final chapter examines the interplay between large-scale traumatic disasters, political dynamics, and the erosion of institutional trust. Furthermore, we argue that political failures can transform a single catastrophic event into a continuous source of compounding trauma for survivors, and how this dynamic fosters a vicious cycle. The initial trauma of the disaster is compounded by the secondary trauma of institutional betrayal, which can be exacerbated by the rapid spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories, often amplified by political figures. This environment complicates recovery, drains community resources, and can alter survivors’ core worldviews, leading to widespread political disillusionment and demands for accountability.

Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-19030-7_10

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