Disasters are the result of complex interactions between social
and natural forces, acting at multiple scales from the individual
and community to the organisational, national and international
level. Effective disaster planning, response and recovery require
an understanding of these interacting forces, and the role of
power, knowledge and organizations.
This book sheds new light on these dynamics, and gives disaster
scholars and practitioners new and valuable lessons for management
and planning in practice. The authors draw on methods across the
social sciences to examine disaster response and recovery as viewed
by those in positions of authority and the 'recipients' of
operations. These first two sections examine cases from Hurricane
Katrina, while the third part compares this to other international
disasters to draw out general lessons and practical applications
for disaster planning in any context. The authors also offer
guidance for shaping institutional structures to better meet the
needs of communities and residents.
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