Community Disaster Vulnerability: Theory, Research, and Practice

by Michael J. Zakour and David F. Gillespie

Book Overview

Disaster vulnerability is rapidly increasing on a global scale, particularly for those populations which are the historical clients of the social work profession. These populations include the very young and very old, the poor, ethnic and racial minorities, and those with physical or mental disabilities. Social workers are increasingly providing services in disasters during response and recovery periods, and are using community interventions to reduce...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1493901885
• ISBN13: 9781493901883
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"