Product Description

The methods of disaster research are indistinguishable from those used throughout the social sciences. Yet these methods must be applied under unique circumstances. Researchers new to this field need to understand how the disaster context affects the application of the methods of research. This volume, written by some of the world¿s leading specialists in disaster research, provides for the first time a primer on disaster research methods. Among the topics covered are qualitative field studies and survey research; underutilized approaches such as cross-national studies, simulations, and historical methods; and newer tools utilizing geographic information systems, the Internet, and economic modeling.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #655784 in Books
• Published on: 2003-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 524 pages

Customer Reviews

Disaster Research
An essential source book. Brilliant! This is going to be a rapidly growing area of research throughout the Western World. The terrorists will use counter-intelligence to subvert the benefits of such practical research plans! Look out for them.