Product Description

The methods of disaster research are indistinguishable from those used throughout the social sciences. Yet these methods must be applied under unique circumstances. Researchers new to this field need to understand how the disaster context affects the application of the methods of research. This volume, written by some of the world¿s leading specialists in disaster research, provides for the first time a primer on disaster research methods. Among the topics covered are qualitative field studies and survey research; underutilized approaches such as cross-national studies, simulations, and historical methods; and newer tools utilizing geographic information systems, the Internet, and economic modeling.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #566460 in Books
• Published on: 2003-01-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 524 pages

About the Author
Robert A. Stallings (Ph.D., Sociology, The Ohio State University, 1971) is Professor of Public Policy and Sociology at the University of Southern California. From 1967 to 1971 he was a research assistant at the Disaster Research Center. He served as edi

Customer Reviews

Very Useful Book
My interest in disaster (disaster recovery) is purely practical. I am responsible for IT audit in a listed company operating from multiple locations.

This book is thought provoking - the research techniques on post event analysis were most useful. The appendices alone (references / links to organizations involved in disaster planning & response ) made this a worth while purchase.

Postscript: The book included some interesting comments on an after incident report for hurricane Betsy (command and control of New Orleans police resources / security / looting)disappointing to note that they were not acted upon.

The book is aimed at academics - it deserves a wider audience.