Oil and Water - Media Lessons from Hurricane Katrina and the Deepwater Horizon Disaster

Along the Gulf Coast, history is often referenced as pre-Katrina or post-Katrina. However, the natural disaster that appalled the world in 2005 has been joined by another catastrophe, the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. In Oil and Water, the authors explore the media-fed experiences, the visuals and narratives associated with both disasters.