Naslov
Social Aspects of Natural Diasater

Autori
Sanja, Stanić

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), ostalo

Izvornik
14th TIEMS Annual Conference 2007. Book of Proceedings. / Jones, Alan - Split : Hidrographic Institute of the Republic of Coratia, 2007, 393-402

Skup
TIEMS 2007 Annual Conference

Mjesto i datum
Split, Hrvatska; Trogir, Hrvatska, 05.06.2007. - 08.06.2007

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Nije recenziran

Ključne riječi
hurricane Katrina; physical / social vulnerability; disaster response

Sažetak
Although the hurricane Katrina is not the greatest natural disaster that has struck the US, there is no doubt that it was without a precedent among recent natural disasters. Disaster consequences mostly depend on society development, as well as on its ability to absorb disasters and provide disaster relief. As this case seems to involve a rich country with highly developed disaster management system, an effective response was naturally expected. Why did Katrina happen at all? Katrina can be regarded as an example of how one particular disaster turns into another, of much greater proportions. Therefore, the main thesis of this paper is that Katrina embraces three disasters: natural, technological and social. In addition, three factors causing a disaster are given: physical vulnerability, social vulnerability, and disaster response. Furthermore, the focus is on city abandoning and an increase in crime and violence being the main aspects of social disaster during and in Katrina’ s wake. Accordingly, Katrina seems to be the “ worst case” although an optional explanation is given as well. In conclusion Katrina is considered in social, community and civilizational terms.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Sociologija

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