Disaster Policy and Politics
Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Third Edition
- Richard T. Sylves - University of Delaware, USA
Other Titles in:
Public Policy & Public Administration
Public Policy & Public Administration
March 2019 | 632 pages | CQ Press
Disaster Policy and Politics combines evidence-based research with mini-case studies of recent events to demonstrate the fundamental principles of emergency management and to explore the impact that disasters have had on U.S. policy. Paying special attention to the role of key actors—decision makers at the federal, state, and local levels; scientists; engineers; civil and military personnel; and first responders—author Richard Sylves explores how researchers contribute to and engage in disaster policy development and management. The highly anticipated Third Edition explores the radical change in policy and politics after the occurrence of recent disasters such as hurricanes Irma, Maria, and Harvey; Hawaii's false nuclear attack warning; and responses to U.S. wildfires. The book’s comprehensive “all-hazards” approach introduces students to the important public policy, organizational management, and leadership issues they may need as future practitioners and leaders in the field.
Preface
About the Author
CHAPTER 1: Disaster Management in the United States
CHAPTER 2: Theories and Approaches of Public Policy and Management Helpful in Disaster Studies
CHAPTER 3: A Short History of U.S. Disaster Policy
CHAPTER 4: Presidential Declarations of Major Disaster or Emergency
CHAPTER 5: The Role of Research, Science, and Engineering
CHAPTER 6: Intergovernmental Relations in Disaster Policy
CHAPTER 7: Civil-Military Relations and National Security
CHAPTER 8: Globalization of Disasters
CHAPTER 9: Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria: U.S. Disaster Management Challenged
CHAPTER 10: Conclusions and the Future
Glossary
Notes
Master Bibliography
Index