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"International Case Studies in the Management of Disasters presents a diverse range of case studies on how disasters, both natural and manmade, are being managed globally. This illuminating study draws on theories, models, and frameworks in the field of disaster management to explore a wide ran...
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Emerald Publishing Limited,
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| Publisher Address: | Bingley, UK : |
| Publication Dates: | 2021. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | First edition. |
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Tourism security-safety and post conflict destinations. |
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| Summary: |
"International Case Studies in the Management of Disasters presents a diverse range of case studies on how disasters, both natural and manmade, are being managed globally. This illuminating study draws on theories, models, and frameworks in the field of disaster management to explore a wide range of complex issues in specific disaster contexts. Showcasing internationally sourced case studies on disaster management, the collection comprehensively explores all aspects of the disaster management cycle. Authors are drawn from a diverse range of disciplinary and practical contexts, offering a wide variety of perspectives upon management of devastating events. A diverse compendium of issues is explored through case studies examining the management of hurricanes, droughts, floods, wildfires, terrorist activity and pandemics. Also examined in depth are governmental and non-governmental disaster management organizations, the role of the private sector in disaster management, and how innovative new technologies are being used in disaster situations." |
| Carrier Form: | xv, 287 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781839821875 1839821876 |
| Index Number: | HV551 |
| CLC: | D035.29 |
| Call Number: | D035.29/I612 |
| Contents: | Analyzing site security design principles in a built environment and implication for disaster preparedness: the case of Istanbul Sultanahmet Square, Turkey -- Local knowledge in Russian flood-prone communities: a case study on living with the treacherous waters -- Financial implications of natural disasters: a case study of floods in Pakistan -- Microcase studies on managing tourism destinations in the aftermath of disasters -- Comparing the experiences of African states in managing ebola outbreaks from 2014 into 2020 -- Kerala Nipah virus outbreak 2018: the need for global surveillances of zoonotic diseases -- Managing visiting scholars' program during the COVID-19 pandemic -- Managing e-commerce during a pandemic: lessons from GrubHub during COVID-19 --The role of communications in managing a disaster: the case of COVID-19 in Vietnam -- Passage from the tourist gaze to the wicked gaze: a case study of COVID-19 with special reference to Argentina -- COVID-19 outbreak in Finland: case study on the management of pandemics -- The COVID-19 crisis management in the Republic of Korea -- Empowering patients through social media and implications for crisis management: the case of the Gulf Cooperation Council -- Technology in medicine: COVID-19 and the "coming of age" telehealth. |