Told through the voices of local community leaders, this book analyzes how communities respond to natural disasters and how outsiders contribute positively - or

No person or place is immune from disasters or disaster-related losses. Infectious disease outbreaks, acts of terrorism, social unrest, or financial disasters i

Natural disasters-including hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and floods-caused more than 220,000 deaths worldwide in the first half of 2010 and wrea

A myriad of models are available to guide practice before, during, and following disasters. As emphasized in this book, we value the role of research in informi

The factor that makes some communities rebound quickly from disasters while others fall apart: “A fascinating book on an important topic.”—E.L. Hirsch, in