An Introduction to Methodological Problems of Field Studies in Disasters (Classic Reprint): A Special Report Prepared for the Committee on Disaster Studies - Softcover
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Spatial zones This report makes reference only to the Impact Zone. This, obviously, is the area where the danger and de struction occur. In many disasters, this can be divided into Total and Fringe Impact Zones. In some disasters, such as explosions and tornadoes, it is easy to define; in others.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book exhorts scholars and disaster relief proponents to use evidence-based, methodical approaches when researching disasters, as opposed to the hasty and subjective accounts that have characterized much of the field to date. The author incisively articulates the significant challenges of disaster research, including difficulties in subject selection, data collection, and the need to isolate variables and control for extraneous influences. The book also emphasizes the importance of disaster research for understanding and responding to a range of catastrophic events including storms, earthquakes, and disease outbreaks. By weaving together real-world examples and insightful theoretical reflections, the author provides practical, useful guidance for anyone interested in conducting research on disasters. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333181062_0
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