Hurricane Katrina: the Mississippi story

Abstract

Katrina impacts Mississippi : "This is our tsunami" -- Havoc in the aftermath -- Hitching up our britches : strength at the bottom in a world -- Rising from shell shock : sources of resilience in state and local government -- Digging out in a whirlwind of contract controversy -- The grace of volunteers -- The long wait for housing -- Disaster and recovery in the schools -- The great red-tape battle for public buildings -- Faith, hope, and jobs : progress and frustration for the business recovery -- Conclusion: a persevering people