Analyzes definitions of preparedness, evaluations of risk, and set social structures that negatively impact formal disaster organization efficacy. Demonstrates the fundamental flaws of disaster management agencies by inspecting disasters from the perspective of potential victims and proposes an innovative model of disaster management centering on privatization.
- ISBN10 0824757823
- ISBN13 9780824757823
- Publish Date 30 June 2014 (first published 18 November 2003)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
- Imprint Marcel Dekker Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 336
- Language English