Human System Responses to Disaster: An Inventory of Sociological Findings
This series is dedicated to serving the growing community of scholars and practitioners concerned with the principles and applications of environmental management. Each volume is a thorough treatment of a specific topic of importance for proper management practices. A fundamental ob­ jective of these books is to help the reader discern and implement man's stewardship of our environment and the world's renewable resources. For we must strive to understand the relationship between man and nature, act to bring harmony to it, and nurture an environment that is both stable and productive. These objectives have often eluded us because the pursuit of other in­ dividual and societal goals has diverted us from a course of living in balance with the environment. At times, therefore, the environmental manager may have to exert restrictive control, which is usually best applied to man, not nature. Attempts to alter or harness nature have often failed or backfired, as exemplified by the results of imprudent use of herbicides, fertilizers, water, and other agents. Each book in this series will shed light on the fundamental and applied aspects of environmental management. It is hoped that each will help solve a practical and serious environmental problem. Robert S. DeSanto East Lyme, Connecticut Acknowledgments Compilation of the materials reviewed in this inventory was facilitated greatly by several staff members of the Disaster Research Center, University of Delaware (formerly at The Ohio State University) and the Natural Haz­ ards Research and Applications Information Center, University of Colorado.
1116914066
Human System Responses to Disaster: An Inventory of Sociological Findings
This series is dedicated to serving the growing community of scholars and practitioners concerned with the principles and applications of environmental management. Each volume is a thorough treatment of a specific topic of importance for proper management practices. A fundamental ob­ jective of these books is to help the reader discern and implement man's stewardship of our environment and the world's renewable resources. For we must strive to understand the relationship between man and nature, act to bring harmony to it, and nurture an environment that is both stable and productive. These objectives have often eluded us because the pursuit of other in­ dividual and societal goals has diverted us from a course of living in balance with the environment. At times, therefore, the environmental manager may have to exert restrictive control, which is usually best applied to man, not nature. Attempts to alter or harness nature have often failed or backfired, as exemplified by the results of imprudent use of herbicides, fertilizers, water, and other agents. Each book in this series will shed light on the fundamental and applied aspects of environmental management. It is hoped that each will help solve a practical and serious environmental problem. Robert S. DeSanto East Lyme, Connecticut Acknowledgments Compilation of the materials reviewed in this inventory was facilitated greatly by several staff members of the Disaster Research Center, University of Delaware (formerly at The Ohio State University) and the Natural Haz­ ards Research and Applications Information Center, University of Colorado.
109.99 In Stock
Human System Responses to Disaster: An Inventory of Sociological Findings

Human System Responses to Disaster: An Inventory of Sociological Findings

by Thomas E. Drabek
Human System Responses to Disaster: An Inventory of Sociological Findings

Human System Responses to Disaster: An Inventory of Sociological Findings

by Thomas E. Drabek

Paperback(Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1986)

$109.99 
  • SHIP THIS ITEM
    In stock. Ships in 1-2 days.
  • PICK UP IN STORE

    Your local store may have stock of this item.

Related collections and offers


Overview

This series is dedicated to serving the growing community of scholars and practitioners concerned with the principles and applications of environmental management. Each volume is a thorough treatment of a specific topic of importance for proper management practices. A fundamental ob­ jective of these books is to help the reader discern and implement man's stewardship of our environment and the world's renewable resources. For we must strive to understand the relationship between man and nature, act to bring harmony to it, and nurture an environment that is both stable and productive. These objectives have often eluded us because the pursuit of other in­ dividual and societal goals has diverted us from a course of living in balance with the environment. At times, therefore, the environmental manager may have to exert restrictive control, which is usually best applied to man, not nature. Attempts to alter or harness nature have often failed or backfired, as exemplified by the results of imprudent use of herbicides, fertilizers, water, and other agents. Each book in this series will shed light on the fundamental and applied aspects of environmental management. It is hoped that each will help solve a practical and serious environmental problem. Robert S. DeSanto East Lyme, Connecticut Acknowledgments Compilation of the materials reviewed in this inventory was facilitated greatly by several staff members of the Disaster Research Center, University of Delaware (formerly at The Ohio State University) and the Natural Haz­ ards Research and Applications Information Center, University of Colorado.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781461293767
Publisher: Springer New York
Publication date: 09/30/2011
Series: Springer Series on Environmental Management
Edition description: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1986
Pages: 509
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.04(d)

Table of Contents

1. The Logic of the Inventory.- The Legacy of the Past.- What Is a Disaster?.- The Search Process.- A Conceptual Taxonomy.- Limitations and Risks.- An Overview.- Selected Bibliography.- 2. Planning.- IA. Individual System Level.- IIA. Group System Level.- III A. Organizational System Level.- IVA. Community System Level.- VA. Society System Level.- VIA. International System Level.- Selected Bibliography.- 3. Warning.- IB. Individual System Level.- IIB. Group System Level.- IIIB. Organizational System Level.- IVB. Community System Level.- VB. Society System Level.- VIB. International System Level.- Selected Bibliography.- 4. Evacuation and Other Forms of Pre-Impact Mobilization.- IC. Individual System Level.- IIC. Group System Level.- IIIC. Organizational System Level.- IVC. Community System Level.- VC. Society System Level.- VIC. International System Level.- Selected Bibliography.- 5. Post-impact Emergency Actions.- ID. Individual System Level.- IID. Group System Level.- HID. Organizational System Level.- IVD. Community System Level.- VD. Society System Level.- VID. International System Level.- Selected Bibliography.- 6. Restoration.- IE. Individual System Level.- IIE. Group System Level.- IIIE. Organizational System Level.- IVE. Community System Level.- VE. Society System Level.- VIE. International System Level.- Selected Bibliography.- 7. Reconstruction.- IF. Individual System Level.- IIF. Group System Level.- IIIF. Organizational System Level.- IVF. Community System Level.- VF. Society System Level.- Selected Bibliography.- 8. Hazard Perceptions.- IG. Individual System Level.- IIG. Group System Level.- IIIG. Organizational System Level.- IVG. Community System Level.- VG. Society System Level.- VIG. International System Level.- Selected Bibliography.- 9. Attitudes toward and the Adoption of Adjustments.- IH. Individual System Level.- IIH. Group System Level.- IIIH. Organizational System Level.- IVH. Community System Level.- VH. Society System Level.- VIH. International System Level.- Selected Bibliography.- 10. Disaster Research: A Strategic Research Site.- The Progress of a Decade.- Priorities for the Future.- Opportunities for Policy and Application.- Candidates for Model Building.- Areas Requiring Exploration.- Payoffs for Sociological Theory.- Master Bibliography.- Author Index.
From the B&N Reads Blog

Customer Reviews