Facing hazards and disasters : understanding human dimensions /

Facing hazards and disasters : understanding human dimensions /

"Social science research conducted since the late 1970's has contributed greatly to society's ability to mitigate and adapt to natural, technological, and willful disasters. However, as evidenced by Hurricane Katrina, the Indian Ocean tsunami, the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks...

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Corporate Authors: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Disaster Research in the Social Sciences: Future Challenges and Opportunities, National Research Council (U.S.). Division on Earth and Life Studies
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2006.
Subjects:
Emergency management > United States.
Hazard mitigation > United States.
Disaster relief > United States.
Emergency management.
Civil defense.
Disasters.
Research.
Social sciences.
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