The Politics of Disaster Tracking the Impact of Hurricane Andrew |
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| Author:
| Twigg, David K. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8130-6455-0 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2017 |
| Publisher: | University Press of Florida
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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In the midst of the 1992 primary season, Hurricane Andrew overwhelmed South Florida, requiring local, state, and federal emergency responses. David Twigg uses newspaper stories, scholarly articles, and interviews to explore the impact of Hurricane Andrew on local and state political incumbents, revealing how elected officials adjusted their strategies and activities in the wake of the disaster.
In the midst of the 1992 primary season, Hurricane Andrew overwhelmed South Florida, requiring local, state, and federal emergency responses. David Twigg uses newspaper stories, scholarly articles, and interviews to explore the impact of Hurricane Andrew on local and state political incumbents, revealing how elected officials adjusted their strategies and activities in the wake of the disaster.