Disaster Planning

by Janel Morris (Editor)

Overview

There are some things you just can't plan for. This phrase is often uttered when unexpected events or circumstance take us by surprise. However there are many things for which we can plan and prepare. This informative edition discusses disaster planning from a variety of diverse perspectives. Topics such as school preparedness, the role of government in recovery efforts, and partnerships between the public and private sectors in disaster relief are discussed. Real life examples, such as the events of Hurricane Katrina, are used to illustrate subject matter in action, urging students to analyze the broader issue of disaster planning.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737740912
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	11/22/2008
Series:	At Issue Series: Disasters
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	15 - 17 Years

Editorial Reviews

Review: Disaster Planning "...this text keeps arguments even-tempered, information straightforward, and details unsensationalized."—Booklist

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