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The unthinkable : who survives when disaster strikes and why
Ripley, Amanda.
Adult Nonfiction BF698.35.R47 R57 2008
| Contents | Page |
|---|
| Introduction: "Life Becomes Like Molten Metal" | p. ix |
| Part 1 - Denial | p. 1 |
| 1 - Delay: Procrastinating in Tower 1 | p. 3 |
| 2 - Risk: Gambling in New Orleans | p. 22 |
| Part 2 - Deliberation | p. 53 |
| 3 - Fear: The Body and Mind of a Hostage | p. 55 |
| 4 - Resilience: Staying Cool in Jerusalem | p. 85 |
| 5 - Groupthink: Role Playing at the Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire | p. 108 |
| Part 3 - The Decisive Moment | p. 139 |
| 6 - Panic: A Stampede on Holy Ground | p. 141 |
| 7 - Paralysis: Playing Dead in French Class | p. 163 |
| 8 - Heroism: A Suicide Attempt on the Potomac River | p. 179 |
| Conclusion: Making New Instincts | p. 203 |
| Author's Note | p. 225 |
| Notes | p. 229 |
| Selected Bibliography | p. 249 |
| Index | p. 259 |
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