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The book explores the evolving role of the federal government in disaster preparedness, emphasizing how specific historical events have influenced policies and responses. It argues that federal involvement has been shaped by a series of contingent occurrences, highlighting the complexities and challenges faced by the American state in managing disasters effectively. Through this lens, the author examines the interplay between government action and societal needs during crises.
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Disasters and the American State, Patrick S. Roberts
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- Disasters and the American State
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Patrick S. Roberts
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 236
- ISBN13
- 9781107025868
- Description
- The book explores the evolving role of the federal government in disaster preparedness, emphasizing how specific historical events have influenced policies and responses. It argues that federal involvement has been shaped by a series of contingent occurrences, highlighting the complexities and challenges faced by the American state in managing disasters effectively. Through this lens, the author examines the interplay between government action and societal needs during crises.