An Investigation of the Impact of Social Vulnerability Research on the Practice of Emergency Management
Description:
This dissertation examines the extent to which social vulnerability, as studied by researchers across multiple disciplines, has influenced the practice of emergency management at the local level. This study addresses two major research questions to accomplish this goal. First, how do local emergency managers perceive and define social vulnerability? Second, what strategies do local emergency managers employ to reach and meet the needs of socially vulnerable populations? Semi-structured intervie…
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Date:
August 2017
Creator:
Williams, Brian Don
Partner:
UNT Libraries