- Fills a hole at the academic level, where budding administrators are rarely exposed to the demands and nuance of effectively responding to crises.
- Combines theory with practical, relevant, case studies to offer a comprehensive and effective approach to understanding methods in disaster management and response.
- When combined, collaboration and crisis management are fields that are still under studied, and the addition of content on the Covid-19 pandemic brings the book right up to date.
- Applicable to both academic and professional markets in the US, with the potential for international use
- Two very experienced and well regarded names, who are able to effectively combine their professional and academic expertise.
David E. McNabb is Professor Emeritus at the Pacific Lutheran University School of Business, USA. He has taught undergraduate and graduate business and administration courses for the University of Maryland-University College, the American University in Bulgaria, the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, Latvia, and the MPA program at Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington.
Carl R. Swenson has 35 years of experience managing cities in Arizona, Illinois, and Washington. He is a life member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and is recognized as a credentialed city manager (retired), and a legacy leader in professional city and county management.
Title: Disaster Management Policies and Practices: Multi-Sector Collaboration in Emergencies and Disasters
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ISBN: 9781032315591
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Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Date: 2022-10-07
Number of Pages: 304
Weight: 0.5581 kg
