Life Beyond Survival Social Forms of Coping After the Tsunami in War affected Eastern Sri Lanka 1st Edition by Katharina Thurnheer 3837626016 978-3837626018

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ISBN 10: 3837626016

ISBN 13: 978-3837626018

Author: Katharina Thurnheer

At the heart of this in-depth ethnographic study lie the daily life situations of tsunami survivors in war-torn, eastern Sri Lanka. Each chapter is built around the empirical themes derived from the stories and recollections of Tamil women and their families during their stay in relief camps, anticipating relocation. The specifics of the socio-cultural context are firmly embedded in the discussions. Ten years after the tsunami, this publication offers a timely contribution to a better understanding of what it means to cope with the combined effects of disaster, war, and international aid in this matri-focal region of the island.

Table of contents:

Chapter One: Introduction

Research Focus
The Conjunction of War and Tsunami
Batticaloa: An Introduction
Fieldwork Processes
Methodology and Guiding Concepts
Book Synopsis

Chapter Two: A Transitional Place – The Post-Tsunami Relief Camps
The Post-Tsunami “Welfare Centres”
Upon Entering the Field
Fieldwork Relationships
Stories of Suffering
A Different Fight for Aid
Sandai: Picking a Fight
Conclusion

Chapter Three: The Tsunami’s Gender Face
Discriminatory Disasters
Order in Disorder
Sudden Changes
Conclusion

Chapter Four: Family Ties – Striving for Control in an Upset World
Kudumbam: Family and Household Concepts
‘Tsunami Love’
Remarriages: Widowers and Widows
Prawn-like Men? Discussing Domestic Violence
Conclusion

Chapter Five: Dealing with Aid and Anticipating New Homes
Gendered Aid and Strategic Victims
Relocation Politics
Towards New Homes
Conclusion

Chapter Six: A New Beginning
Sudarshini
Tsunami Babies
Negotiating Responsibilities
Conclusion

Chapter Seven: Paittiyam – Risking Madness
Contextualizing Paittiyam
Prasanniya: Keeping Busy
Ramesh: Just Sitting
Dealing with Paittiyam
Conclusion

Chapter Eight: Closing Words
Arguing with the Gods after the Tsunami
Amidst War, Tiraimadu at Last
Reviewing Forms of Coping

Appendices
Appendix 1: Frequently Used Abbreviations
Appendix 2: Glossary
Appendix 3: Name List
Appendix 4: List of Illustrations

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