Book

The sociology of disasters : fictional explorations of human experiences

Drabek, Thomas E., 1940- author, Drabek, Ruth A., author

Overview

\"In a book as illuminating as it is captivating, Thomas E. Drabek presents an in-depth analysis of the emotional impacts of disaster events and the many ripple effects that follow. Through the technique of storytelling, a series of nine fictional stories where characters experience actual disasters of different types throughout the United States illustrate the vulnerabilities and resilience to enhance the readers understanding of disaster consequences. Designed for classroom use, each story is followed by an \"Analysis\" section wherein discussion and research paper topics are recommended. These highlight links to published research findings. A \"References\" section details citations for all works included. Brief commentary in a \"Notes\" section adds further connections to other disasters and relevant research studies. The Sociology of Disaster is an important innovation in disaster education and will become an invaluable resource within universities and colleges that offer degrees in emergency management at both the undergraduate and graduate levels\"-- Provided by publisher.

• Publisher: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
• Subject: Disasters Psychological aspects. / Disasters Social aspects. / Disaster victims Fiction.
• ISBN: 9780367253042, 9780367253066

Item info:

1 item available

1 item total in all locations

Holdings :

Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
BF789.D5 D73 2020	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE