What is a Disaster?: A Dozen Perspectives on the Question by E.L. Quarantelli (E

Description: What is a Disaster? by E.L. Quarantelli Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Sets out the huge conceptual differences that exist concerning what a disaster is, and presents important implications for both theory, study and practice. Publisher Description Are conflict situations such as the ethnic clashes in Yugoslavia and Rwanda, terrorist attacks and riots, the same kind of social crises as those generated by natural and technological happenings such as earthquakes and chemical explosions? Are they both disasters and what practical or theoretical difference does it make if the same label is applied or not applied in different situations? In What is a Disaster?, social science disaster researchers from six different disciplines debate what a disaster is, giving reasons for taking different perspectives, and suggesting implications for taking one view over another. A reaction to each set of views is presented and in turn, the original authors provide a response to what has been said. What is a disaster? sets out the huge conceptual differences that exist concerning what a disaster is, and presents important implications for both theory, study and practice.Some argue for a continuation of the traditional approach to disasters where knowledge about social behaviour is sought through an objective scientific framework, others using a postmodernist framework contend that behavioural aspects of disasters can only be understood by looking at them subjectively, particularly from the viewpoint of victims. Wolf Dombrowsky, Christian Albrechts University, Germany, Russell Dynes, University of Delaware, USA, Claude Gilbert, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Grenoble, Franc Author Biography E.L. Quarantelli Details ISBN 0415178983 ISBN-13 9780415178983 Title What is a Disaster? Author E.L. Quarantelli Format Hardcover Year 1998 Pages 328 Edition 1st Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd GE_Item_ID:7322270; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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