More with Less : Disasters in an Era of Diminishing Resources
Overview
Natural and human-made disasters are increasing around the world. Hurricanes, typhoons, earthquakes, tsunamis, droughts, and resultant famine, floods, and armed conflicts are constant reminders of the frailty of our human race. Global warming may cause whole island states to be submerged as the oceans rise. In the past these acute and recurring crises have been met by the international community responding to UN and
media appeals. The economic collapse of nations is now a reality; some of those most affected had been traditional, generous donors to disaster relief operations. It is unlikely--probably impossible--that they will be
able to continue to contribute overseas when their own domestic needs are unmet.
Nations pattern of philanthropy, provides a case study of how one nation with a tradition of giving will cope in the face of a marked reduction in flexible funds and then provides thoughtful chapters on new approaches
to disaster preparedness and disaster response.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780823250189
- ISBN-10: 0823250180
- Publisher: Fordham University Press
- Publish Date: September 2012
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.88 pounds
- Page Count: 180
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