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Preface | p. xv |
Introduction | p. xix |
Editor | p. xxv |
Contributors | p. xxvii |
Introduction, Theoretical Constructs, and Conceptual Foundations | |
Coastal Development and Disaster Preparedness: The Delusion of Preparedness in Face of Overwhelming Forces | p. 3 |
Rising Disasters and Their Reversal: An Identification of Vulnerability and Ways to Reduce It | p. 19 |
The Politics of Disaster Management: The Evolution of the Federal Emergency Management Agency | p. 37 |
Katrina and Her Waves: Presidential Leadership and Disaster Management in an Intergovernmental Context | p. 51 |
The Role of Coordination in Disaster Management | p. 75 |
Case Studies and Lessons Learned: U.S. Natural and Environmental Disasters | |
A Different Approach to Disaster Recovery: Alaskan Earthquake Disaster Recovery | p. 101 |
Hurricane Hugo: Two States' Responses to the Disaster | p. 115 |
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: The Critical Role of the Nonprofit Community in the San Antonio Disaster Response | p. 123 |
Small Town Disaster Management: Lessons Learned from Katrina in Mississippi | p. 157 |
Emergency Contracting for Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans Gulf Area | p. 171 |
Debris Disposal and Recycling for the Cedar and Paradise Wildfires in San Diego | p. 185 |
Case Studies and Lessons Learned: International Disasters | |
Disaster in the United States and Canada: The Case of the Red River | p. 245 |
Variability of Natural Hazard Risk in the European Alps: Evidence from Damage Potential Exposed to Snow Avalanches | p. 267 |
Disaster Management Structure in Turkey: Away from a Reactive and Paternalistic Approach? | p. 281 |
HIV/AIDS in Africa: Botswana's Response to the Pandemic | p. 321 |
Toward Disaster Resilient Communities: A New Approach for South Asia and Africa | p. 337 |
First Response and Emergency Management | |
National Incident Management System: Bringing Order to Chaos | p. 357 |
Hospital Emergency Preparedness | p. 369 |
Media Relations and External Communications during a Disaster | p. 387 |
Responding to Natural Disasters: An Increased Military Response and Its Impact on Public Policy Administration | p. 401 |
Military Involvement in Disaster Response | p. 415 |
Human, Personal, and Interpersonal Issues | |
Disaster Management and Populations with Special Needs | p. 427 |
Disaster Psychology: A Dual Perspective | p. 445 |
Managing the Spontaneous Volunteer | p. 459 |
First Responders and Workforce Protection | p. 471 |
Disaster Rehabilitation: Towards a New Perspective | p. 477 |
The Half-Full Glass: How a Community Can Successfully Come Back Better and Stronger Post-Disaster? | p. 493 |
Planning, Prevention, and Preparedness | |
The Role of Training in Disaster Management: The Case of Hawaii | p. 529 |
Disaster Management and Intergovernmental Relations | p. 553 |
Issues in Hospital Preparedness | p. 561 |
Strategic Planning for Emergency Managers | p. 571 |
Index | p. 583 |
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