Crisis as an Opportunity - Organizational and Community Responses to Disasters (Paperback, New)

Natural and human-made disasters appear to be increasing in frequency and scope, commanding extensive media attention. Growing sensitivity to issues of preparedness and community response has created a greater interest among academics and practitioners. The Asian Tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, mudslides in Brazil, earthquakes in Haiti, Chile, Japan, Turkey, China, and other countries have garnered worldwide notice. Human-made disasters, such as terrorist attacks on New York's World Trade Center or in Oklahoma City, Spain, England, Sri Lanka, Iraq, Afghanistan, and various other countries, or attacks on schoolchildren in places such as Columbine and various communities in China, send shockwaves throughout societies. This book addresses the development of long-term interventions following disasters, emphasizing disadvantaged communities. Attention is given to the role of change agents, such as local and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and psychosocial professionals, to ensure that the window of opportunity is realized, generating immediate help and sustained community development.

General

Imprint:	University Press of America
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2011
First published:	August 2011
Authors:	Roni Kaufman • Richard Edwards • Julia Mirsky • Amos Avgar
Dimensions:	233 x 154 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	222
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-7618-5621-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social work > Aid & relief programmes Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > General
LSN:	0-7618-5621-8
Barcode:	9780761856214

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