Crisis As an Opportunity Organizational and Community Responses to Disasters |
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| Author:
| Kaufman, Roni
Edwards, Richard
Mirsky, Julia
Avgar, Amos |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7618-5621-4 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2011 |
| Publisher: | University Press of America, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $54.95 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.