The 2010 Haiti and Chili earthquakes, the 2010 BP oil spill in the
Gulf of Mexico, and the 2011 Fukushima earthquake and tsunami in
Japan are but a few examples of recent catastrophic events that
continue to reveal how social structure and roles produce extensive
human suffering and differential impacts on individuals and
communities. These events bring social vulnerability to the
forefront in considering how disasters unfold, clearly revealing
that disasters are not created from the physical event alone.
Equally important, people-even those considered vulnerable-respond
in innovative and resilient ways that unveil the strength of human
ingenuity and spirit. It is not a foregone conclusion that a hazard
event, even a large one, will result in catastrophic loss. This
updated second edition of Social Vulnerability to Disasters focuses
on the social construction of disasters, demonstrating how the
characteristics of an event are not the only reason that tragedies
unfurl. By carefully examining and documenting social
vulnerabilities throughout the disaster management cycle, the book
remains essential to emergency management professionals, the
independent volunteer sector, homeland security, and related social
science fields, including public policy, sociology, geography,
political science, urban and regional planning, and public health.
The new edition is fully updated, more international in scope, and
incorporates significant recent disaster events. It also includes
new case studies to illustrate important concepts. By understanding
the nuances of social vulnerability and how these vulnerabilities
compound one another, we can take steps to reduce the danger to
at-risk populations and strengthen community resilience overall.
Features and Highlights from the Second Edition: Contains
contributions from leading scholars, professionals, and academics,
who draw on their areas of expertise to examine vulnerable
populations Incorporates disaster case studies to illustrate
concepts, relevant and seminal literature, and the most recent data
available In addition to highlighting the U.S. context, integrates
a global approach and includes numerous international case studies
Highlights recent policy changes and current disaster management
approaches Infuses the concept of community resilience and building
capacity throughout the text Includes new chapters that incorporate
additional perspectives on social vulnerability Instructor's guide,
PowerPoint (R) slides, and test bank available with qualifying
course adoption
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