An Introduction to Methodological Problems of Field Studies in Disasters: A Special Report Prepared for the Committee on Disaster Studies (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Lewis M. Killian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265493498 ISBN 13: 9780265493496

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the challenges of disaster research with a clear, practitioner’s guide.

This introduction explains the common and the special problems you’ll face when collecting data in actual disasters, and how to adapt standard methods to fit harsh field conditions.

In plain terms, it shows how disaster contexts create extra hurdles for designing studies, gathering data, and interpreting results. You’ll learn why fieldwork during or after disasters remains essential for building valid knowledge, and how to approach these tasks with forethought and rigor.

• Identify the core questions and the right design when disasters disrupt normal routines
• Understand sampling, informants, and data collection in chaotic environments
• Balance cooperation, memory reliability, and bias to strengthen findings
• Apply context-sensitive analysis that accounts for time, place, and physical constraints

Ideal for researchers new to disaster study or administrators who rely on disaster research to guide action.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265493498
• ISBN 13: 9780265493496
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 49