20. Understanding Place and Identity
The chapter explores the concept of place as a social construct, emphasizing the emotional and social attachments people have to their environments. It examines how disasters impact housing choices and the recovery process, illustrating the complexity of human relationships with space through various theoretical perspectives, particularly those proposed by Henri Lefebvre. The narrative revolves around case studies that reveal the interplay of societal values and post-disaster recovery efforts.
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What we have learnt
- Place is both a physical space and a social construct influenced by human experiences and emotions.
- The response to disasters involves immediate needs but also reflects deeper societal values and attachment to spaces.
- Theoretical frameworks, such as those proposed by Lefebvre, help in understanding the multifaceted nature of space and its transformations.
Key Concepts
- -- Social Construct
- An idea that has been created and accepted by the people in a society, shaping their understanding and interactions with places.
- -- PostDisaster Recovery
- The process of returning an affected area to its previous state, which also involves reconstructing social, economic, and emotional ties to the space.
- -- Conceived Space
- Space as conceptualized by planners and decision-makers based on ideology and knowledge.
- -- Lived Space
- The personal, emotional relationship individuals have with space, often represented through daily experiences and memories.
- -- Perceived Space
- The way in which space is practiced through movements and interactions that form social networks.
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