U.S. Emergency Management in the 21st Century: From Disaster to Catastrophe (2)

By: Susan L. Cutter and Melanie Gall and Claire B. Rubin and Sanam K. Aksha and Susan Spierre Clark and Christopher T. Emrich and Duane A. Gill and Alex Greer and Arleen A. Hill and Ayesha Islam and Sarah L. Jackson and Jon E. Keeley and “Gene” Longenecker, Herbert E. and Liesel Ritchie and Monica Schoch-Spana and Laura J. Stroup and Alexandra D. Syphard and William R. Travis

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Synopsis: Our understanding of hazards and disasters is rapidly changing, and it is unclear as to whether our existing management systems are adequate to adapt to current and future disasters. Thoroughly updated to include the latest research in the hazards and disasters field, U.S. Emergency Management in the 21st Century continues the tradition of giving readers access to exemplary case studies drawn from a wide variety of hazards and applied fields.NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION Discussion on COVID-19 pandemic and the lacking local capacity for preparedness. “Forgotten” hazards (heatwaves and coldwaves) in Phoenix, AZ and Buffalo, N.Y New challenges in hurricane preparedness and response with rapid intensification. Changing cycles of water volume in the west resulting in storage emergencies. Cascading hazards and out-of-sight water crises in the Southwest Extreme precipitation resulting in flash flooding in Tennessee, New York City, Montana, and Vermont. Updated conclusion describing divergence between federal, state, and local emergency management concerns and priorities. A new co-editor, Melanie Gall, recognized for her teaching and scholarship on natural hazards and emergency management. U.S. Emergency Management in the 21st Century remains an indispensable textbook on disaster case studies, emergency management policy and practice. An essential resource for students, public, and professionals alike.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 264 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781040307649
Related ISBNs:: 9780429755705, 9781040307618, 9781003591900, 9781032783420, 9781032970509
Publisher:: Taylor & Francis
Date of Addition:: 03/31/25
Copyrighted By:: selection and editorial matter, Susan L. Cutter, Melanie Gall, and Claire B. Rubin
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Social Studies, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Susan L. Cutter
Edited by:: Melanie Gall
Edited by:: Claire B. Rubin