Crisis as an Opportunity: Organizational and Community Responses to Disasters

by Julia Mirsky, Richard Cluff Edwards, Roni Kaufman, et al.

This book addresses the development of long-term interventions following disasters, emphasizing disadvantaged communities. Attention is given to the role of change agents, such as local and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and psychosocial professionals, to ensure that the window of opportunity is realized, generating immediate help and sustained community development.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761856218
• ISBN13: 9780761856214
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: University Press of America
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"