Le Temps des catastrophes by François-Xavier Albouy is a French-language nonfiction work examining the nature, impact, and societal implications of disasters. Published in 2002 by Descartes & Cie, this 172-page paperback offers a reflective analysis on how catastrophic events shape human experience, institutions, and collective memory. Drawing from historical, philosophical, and sociological perspectives, Albouy explores the temporal dimensions of disaster—how societies anticipate, endure, and recover from crises. The book contributes to broader discussions on risk, resilience, and modernity’s relationship with uncertainty, positioning disasters not merely as isolated incidents but as defining features of contemporary life.

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