Hurricane Katrina Response and Responsibilities, John Brown Childs, Editor: The voices in this book represent critical and personal responses to Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. They are a second volley following immediate journalism, and suggest the kind of dialogue, critical analysis and hopeful spirit that will be necessary in the reconstruction of the Gulf Coast. The book’s intention is to make available a wide range of accessible perspectives about the impact and significance of Hurricane Katrina. It addresses the multi-faceted question of responsibilities, especially in terms of underlying vulnerabilities stemming from deep-seated inequalities in the United States.