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Disaster policy and politics : emergency management and homeland security /
"In the Third Edition of Disaster Policy and Politics, author Richard Sylves provides much-needed contemporary coverage of the fields of disaster management and homeland security interspersed with mini-case studies of events such hurricanes Irma, Maria, and Harvey; Hawaii's nuclear attack...
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| Format: | Printed Book |
| Language: | English |
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Los Angeles,
Sage :
2020
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| Edition: | 3rd ed. |
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| Summary: | "In the Third Edition of Disaster Policy and Politics, author Richard Sylves provides much-needed contemporary coverage of the fields of disaster management and homeland security interspersed with mini-case studies of events such hurricanes Irma, Maria, and Harvey; Hawaii's nuclear attack false warning; and responses to U.S. wildfires. Paying special attention to the role of key actors--decision makers at the federal, state, and local levels; scientists; engineers; civil and military personnel; officials; and first responders--the author explores how physical and social science researchers contribute to and engage in disaster policy development and management. The book's comprehensive "all-hazards" approach introduces students to the important public policy, organizational management, and leadership issues they may need as future practitioners and leaders in the field. The text provides a concise history of the field, presents useful theories and concepts, poses thought-provoking questions, and is crafted to be both instructor- and student-friendly"-- |
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| Physical Description: | xxxvi, 595p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 531-559) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781506368689 (pbk. : alk. paper) |