Ethics for Disaster

By Naomi Zack and Naomi Zack Lehman College CUNY

Book Overview

Ethics for Disaster addresses the moral aspects of the aftermath of natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes. The book explores how these catastrophes illuminate the existing inequalities in society, combining a unique philosophical approach with new moral thinking. Zack stresses the obligation of both individuals and government in preparing for and responding to dangerous times, forcefully arguing for the preservation of normal moral principles even in times of crisis and national emergency.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0742564959
• ISBN13: 9780742564954
• Release Date: December 2010
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 22 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher