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Disaster Recovery
Disaster Recovery
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Disaster Recovery is a comprehensive textbook that covers core areas such as housing, donations, volunteer management, environmental recovery, psychological needs, infrastructure, and economic recovery. It has been updated to include new case examples, increased visibility to high-risk populations, and a chapter on case management. It also emphasizes the importance of climate change adjustment before and during recovery.
Format: Hardback
Length: 434 pages
Publication date: 18 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Disaster Recovery, now in its third edition, remains the most comprehensive book of its kind, covering the essential areas that recovery managers and voluntary organizations must address after a disaster. It serves as a go-to textbook for effectively addressing and navigating housing, donations, volunteer management, environmental recovery, historic and cultural resources, psychological needs, infrastructure and lifelines, economic recovery, public sector recovery, and various other aspects of disaster response.
Special features of this edition include an instructors manual, PowerPoint slides, a free consultation with the authors upon adoption of the text, updated discussion questions, comprehensive references, and recommended readings for each chapter.
New to the 3rd Edition:
A new co-author, Jenny Mincin, a recognized expert in international disaster recovery with direct field experience in emergency management, disaster recovery, and humanitarian relief, has been added to this text.
New case examples from recent disasters and humanitarian crises, such as Hurricane María, the COVID-19 pandemic, and active attackers, provide updated content and offer familiar events to readers.
Increased visibility to the highest risk populations facing disaster recovery, including refugees, immigrants, and asylees, is emphasized.
A dedicated chapter on case management, particularly relevant for faculty in human services degree programs, has been included.
Climate change is recognized as a hazard that requires adjustment before and during disaster recovery, emphasizing the need for proactive measures.
A broader consideration of recovery needs, including refugees and asylees fleeing both conflict and consensus disasters, is addressed.
This textbook is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in recovery preparedness and execution, offering comprehensive insights and strategies for responding to disasters of all sizes and types.
Weight: 1020g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032199603
Edition number: 3 ed
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