Posted: May 1st, 2015

Social Dimensions of Disaster questions.

Social Dimensions of Disaster questions.

A. Identify three social trends that have caused increases in disasters, both frequency and scope of impact

B. Describe three social trends that have increased the potential for catastrophic disasters

C. Identify and explain four key principles that characterize the social science knowledge base regarding disasters

•    Required Books.
•    Drabek, Thomas E. The Human Side of Disaster. Second Edition.
•    Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Social Dimensions of Disaster, 2nd Edition.