Case Studies in Disaster Response Disaster and Emergency Management: Case Studies in Adaptation and Innovation Series |
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| Editor:
| Feldmann-Jensen, Shirley
Jensen, Steven J.
Slick, Jean |
| ISBN: | 978-0-12-809526-3 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2024 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science & Technology
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| Imprint: | Butterworth-Heinemann |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $79.95 |
Book Description:
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Case Studies in Disaster Response, the latest release in the
Disaster and Emergency Management: Case Studies in Adaptation and Innovation series, focuses on the key functions performed in the emergency response to a disaster, how these functions are coordinated, and typical challenges and issues that emerge. Cases address both hazard- and response-generated needs. Also explored are the needs generated by emergent threats (e.g., Ebola crisis), emergent technologies (e.g.,...
More Description Case Studies in Disaster Response, the latest release in the Disaster and Emergency Management: Case Studies in Adaptation and Innovation series, focuses on the key functions performed in the emergency response to a disaster, how these functions are coordinated, and typical challenges and issues that emerge. Cases address both hazard- and response-generated needs. Also explored are the needs generated by emergent threats (e.g., Ebola crisis), emergent technologies (e.g., social media), and emergent groups (e.g., social innovation teams) that set the stage for innovation and adaption.