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Author:

Horne, Jed, 1948-

Title:

Breach of faith : Hurricane Katrina and the near death of a great American city / Jed Horne.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publisher:

Random House

Copyright Date:

2006

Description:

xvi, 412 p. : maps ; 25 cm.

Subject:

Hurricanes--New Orleans.--New Orleans.
Hurricane Katrina, 2005.
Disaster relief--New Orleans.--New Orleans.
Disasters--New Orleans.--New Orleans.
Disasters--New Orleans (La.)
Disaster victims--New Orleans.--New Orleans.
Emergency management--Government policy--United States.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

Indexed by:

Library Journal.
Publisher's Weekly.
Kirkus Starred.

ISBN:

1400065526 alk. paper
9781400065523 alk. paper

LCCN:

2006046468

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

CEAX572 -- Kirkwood Community College Library (Cedar Rapids)

LTAX046 -- Indian Hills Community College Library - Centerville (Centerville)

NYPE343 -- Charles City Public Library (Charles City)

ULAX314 -- Loras College Library (Dubuque)

HYAX325 -- Iowa Lakes Community College Library - Estherville (Estherville)

MGPD463 -- Humboldt Public Library (Humboldt)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

CWPB586 -- Mellinger Memorial Library (Morning Sun)

D8PD522 -- North Liberty Community Library (North Liberty)

AWPD207 -- Osceola Public Library (Osceola)

LAPH975 -- Sioux City Public Library (Sioux City)

SFPH074 -- Waterloo Public Library (Waterloo)

PQAX094 -- Wartburg College - Vogel Library (Waverly)

DPPE403 -- Kendall Young Library (Webster City)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)