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Review Of Managing Disasters And Disasters And The American State, Daniel P. Aldrich
Review Of Managing Disasters And Disasters And The American State, Daniel P. Aldrich
Daniel P Aldrich
These two new books tackle the topic of disaster management and response from very different angles but share a focus on the role of public- and private-sector institutions in managing crises. Both works suggest that the United States should attempt a more optimal balance among private, public, and local actors than can be found in current disaster management systems.