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What Is A Disaster?: New Answers to Old Questions Paperback – Illustrated, March 4, 2005

by Ronald W Perry (Author), E L. Quarantelli (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 42 ratings
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What is a Disaster? Addresses the most basic question in the field: that of defining the phenomenon of study. For theoretical advancement, it is important that researchers begin to develop a consensus about the meaning of disasters and related phenomena. With the rise in international terrorism, one must clarify whether these events are disasters and if so, what kind of disasters. Similarly, in addition to natural disasters, do we include riots, explosions, nuclear power plant accidents, damn collapses, and land subsidence under the same conceptual umbrella? What practical and theoretical differences does it make if the same label is used or not used for such different situations? What is a Disaster? Brings together twelve social scientists representing eight disciplines and seven countries to share their definition and vision of disasters. In the process, a wide range of views are expressed and issues raised regarding the relationship of academic versus practical definitions, the impact of grouping types of disasters in different ways, and the epistemologies on which theoretical growth should rest. The forum provided involves the presentation of each author's views, followed by a discussant's critique, and closed with a response from the author. The editor's close the volume with discussions of the theoretical framework of disaster research and an agenda for disaster research in the twenty-first century.
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    442 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Xlibris, Corp.
  4. Publication date
    March 4, 2005
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 1 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1413479855
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1413479850
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Xlibris, Corp.; Illustrated edition (March 4, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 442 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1413479855
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1413479850
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.23 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 42 ratings

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Allie
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informational
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2020
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I needed this book for my Intro to Emergency Management Theory course. As far as textbooks go, this was a very good read. Lots of different information to sort through, but I learned so much.
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Frank Lamb
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book... bad binding!
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2020
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The book is both insightful and direct. Unfortunately every fifth or sixth page was falling out. The binding is terrible!
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Pamela S.
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2015
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Very good book on the sociological aspect of disaster management
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An incredibly dry read.
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Ana Franco
5.0 out of 5 stars Produto conforme descrição
Reviewed in Brazil on January 25, 2022
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Produto conforme descrição, bem embalado, chegou antes do prazo.
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