The volume explores the aspect of gender in the course of post-disaster reconstruction. The essays use case studies from disasters across the South Asian region and explore how women and men experience disaster differently. The book investigates the ways in which gender politics is altered by disaster and post-disaster reconstruction. 'This volume provides an important contribution to the scientific literature by [not only offering] new data and analyses, but also indicating what ought to be done for policy and practice . . . [A] solid overview of gender and disaster for countries across South Asia, informing the rest of world.' - Ilan Kelman, Reader, Institute for Risk & Disaster Reduction and Institute for Global Health, University College London, UK 'The book brings together interdisciplinary perspectives in gender studies. It provides a good collection of references for students and researchers to build upon.' - Malini Nambiar, an independent disaster management professional focusing on gender inclusion and community-based disaster risk management, Economic&Political Weekly