Annotation "This volume is recommended for practitioners in private emergency management and federal, state, and local governments, as well as students studying

The authors explore the nature of natural hazards (earthquakes, floods, etc.) and technological dangers (hazardous waste, nuclear power plants, etc.), develop a

This book provides insights into the complexities of multicultural relations in health care and demystifies the many cultural influences on health and health ca

This volume brings together case studies and theoretical work informed by the social amplification of risk framework.

Risk communication is crucial to building community resilience and reducing risk from extreme events. True community resilience involves accurate and timely dis