ABSTRACT

When disaster strikes, people react, and usually, fear levels rise. Temporarily, however, one motivation supersedes all others: survival of self and those nearby, especially loved ones. Based on the author‘s years of research and teaching experience, The Human Side of Disaster scientifically evaluates human responses in the face of disasters. This

chapter 1|18 pages

Experiences*

chapter 2|22 pages

The Problem and Approach

chapter 3|22 pages

Hear That Siren?

chapter 4|18 pages

It Can’t Be Done

chapter 5|26 pages

Shall We Leave?

chapter 6|22 pages

Why Me?

chapter 7|16 pages

Volunteers? You Bet!

chapter 8|24 pages

Organized Disorganization

chapter 9|20 pages

Life in a Fishbowl

chapter 10|16 pages

What about My Psyche?

chapter 11|32 pages

What Must Be Done?