Hurricane Andrew: Ethnicity, Gender and the Sociology of DisastersWalter Gillis Peacock, Hugh Gladwin Routledge, 2012 M11 12 - 304 pages This book explores how social, economic and political factors set the stage for Hurricane Andrew by influencing who was prepared, who was hit the hardest, and who was most likely to recover. Employing unique research data the authors analyze the consequences of conflict and competition on disaster preparation, response and recovery, especially where associated with race, ethnicity and gender. |
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... damaged or destroyed . Approximately 49,000 private homes were rendered uninhabitable , leaving more than 180,000 ... damage they inflict and the difficulties experienced in recovering are simply seen as a function of the strength of ...
... damaged or destroyed . Approximately 49,000 private homes were rendered uninhabitable , leaving more than 180,000 ... damage they inflict and the difficulties experienced in recovering are simply seen as a function of the strength of ...
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... damage The victims The research team Our projects Organization of the book 2. SOCIAL SYSTEMS, ECOLOGICAL NETWORKS AND DISASTERS: TOWARD A SOCIO- POLITICAL ECOLOGY OF DISASTERS Walter Gillis Peacock with A. Kathleen Ragsdale The nature ...
... damage The victims The research team Our projects Organization of the book 2. SOCIAL SYSTEMS, ECOLOGICAL NETWORKS AND DISASTERS: TOWARD A SOCIO- POLITICAL ECOLOGY OF DISASTERS Walter Gillis Peacock with A. Kathleen Ragsdale The nature ...
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... DAMAGE AND INSURANCE SETTLEMENTS Walter Gillis Peacock and Chris Girard Disaster damage: why race and ethnicity matters Hurricane andrew damage Homeowners' insurance: the consequences of race and ethnicity Successes and failures of ...
... DAMAGE AND INSURANCE SETTLEMENTS Walter Gillis Peacock and Chris Girard Disaster damage: why race and ethnicity matters Hurricane andrew damage Homeowners' insurance: the consequences of race and ethnicity Successes and failures of ...
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... damaged dwellings 1.6 Hand-painted messages throughout South Dade communicated useful information, prayers, and poignant appeals, as well as humor 3.1 Patriotism and spirit were expressed in a variety of ways ... damage 1.2 Bands of damage.
... damaged dwellings 1.6 Hand-painted messages throughout South Dade communicated useful information, prayers, and poignant appeals, as well as humor 3.1 Patriotism and spirit were expressed in a variety of ways ... damage 1.2 Bands of damage.
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... damage 1.2 Bands of damage from Hurricane Andrew 3.1 Trends in ethnicity in Dade County, Florida 3.2 Black population of Dade County, Florida 3.3 Hispanic population of Dade County, Florida 4.1 Hurricane Andrew evacuation: Dade County ...
... damage 1.2 Bands of damage from Hurricane Andrew 3.1 Trends in ethnicity in Dade County, Florida 3.2 Black population of Dade County, Florida 3.3 Hispanic population of Dade County, Florida 4.1 Hurricane Andrew evacuation: Dade County ...
Contents
THE SOCIOPOLITICAL ECOLOGY OF MIAMI | |
A NIGHT FOR HARD HOUSES | |
CRISIS DECISION MAKING AND MANAGEMENT | |
THE TENT CITIES | |
THE VOICES OF WOMEN | |
POSTHURRICANE RELOCATION | |
A NEGLECTED BLACK COMMUNITY | |
HURRICANE ANDREW AND THE RESHAPING | |
APPENDIX Hurricane Andrew research projects | |
Bibliography | |
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