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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... disaster in US history . This book documents how Miami prepared for , coped ... Disasters are often seen as natural physical phenomena that impact our communities ... Research at the International Hurricane Center , Florida International ...
... disaster in US history . This book documents how Miami prepared for , coped ... Disasters are often seen as natural physical phenomena that impact our communities ... Research at the International Hurricane Center , Florida International ...
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... research team Our projects Organization of the book 2. SOCIAL SYSTEMS, ECOLOGICAL NETWORKS AND DISASTERS: TOWARD A ... Disaster and recovery Disaster recovery in the united states Socio-political ecology and disaster research An applied ...
... research team Our projects Organization of the book 2. SOCIAL SYSTEMS, ECOLOGICAL NETWORKS AND DISASTERS: TOWARD A ... Disaster and recovery Disaster recovery in the united states Socio-political ecology and disaster research An applied ...
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... disaster research A Qualitative study They speak for many Conclusions Women, gender, and disaster: a research agenda Women, gender, and disaster: policy considerations 8. STRETCHING THE BONDS: THE FAMILIES OF ANDREW Betty Hearn.
... disaster research A Qualitative study They speak for many Conclusions Women, gender, and disaster: a research agenda Women, gender, and disaster: policy considerations 8. STRETCHING THE BONDS: THE FAMILIES OF ANDREW Betty Hearn.
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Ethnicity, Gender and the Sociology of Disasters Walter Gillis Peacock, Hugh Gladwin. 8. STRETCHING THE BONDS: THE FAMILIES OF ANDREW Betty Hearn Morrow Families in disaster research The families of andrew Families as networks of support ...
Ethnicity, Gender and the Sociology of Disasters Walter Gillis Peacock, Hugh Gladwin. 8. STRETCHING THE BONDS: THE FAMILIES OF ANDREW Betty Hearn Morrow Families in disaster research The families of andrew Families as networks of support ...
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... DISASTERS AND SOCIAL CHANGE: HURRICANE ANDREW AND THE RESHAPING OF MIAMI? Betty Hearn Morrow and Walter Gillis Peacock Social change after disaster The reshaping of miami? Summary APPENDIX Hurricane Andrew research projects Bibliography ...
... DISASTERS AND SOCIAL CHANGE: HURRICANE ANDREW AND THE RESHAPING OF MIAMI? Betty Hearn Morrow and Walter Gillis Peacock Social change after disaster The reshaping of miami? Summary APPENDIX Hurricane Andrew research projects Bibliography ...
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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