Emergency Management: The American Experience 3rd Edition
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- Format: Paperback
- Condition: New
- Language: English
- ISBN-13: 978-1138354067
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publication date: August 2, 2019
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Emergency Management: The American Experience, Third Edition – by Claire B. Rubin
A comprehensive analysis of the history, politics, and evolution of emergency management in the United States. This updated edition delves into how major disasters—such as Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill—have shaped modern emergency management policies and practices. Building on the strong theoretical foundation of earlier editions, this version offers new insights, expanded discussions, and fresh analysis of both past and recent events.
Key Features:
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Focusing Events: Explores how significant disasters have influenced the development of U.S. emergency management policies.
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Political & Administrative Roles: Analyzes the roles of political, administrative, and federal agencies in disaster response and recovery.
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Historical Context: Provides the historical background necessary to understand current trends and anticipate future policy shifts.
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Updated Case Studies: Includes new analysis of the outcomes and lessons learned from pivotal disasters.
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