Human Security in Disease and Disaster Lindstaedt Natasha
This timely new textbook lays bare the ways in which disease and disaster can turn politicians into global leaders or national liabilities. It explains the impact of crises on development and human…
Specifikacia Human Security in Disease and Disaster Lindstaedt Natasha
This timely new textbook lays bare the ways in which disease and disaster can turn politicians into global leaders or national liabilities. It explains the impact of crises on development and human security and explores how states and societies can respond more effectively.Written primarily for the student of politics, but also drawing from public health, public policy, and environmental studies, the book investigates the threats posed by disease and disasters, and demonstrates how states can shape the ways in which these crises unfold. Case studies include:Diseases such as Covid-19 and EbolaNatural disasters such as Typhoon Haiyan and the 2010 Haiti earthquakeManmade disasters such as the Yemen and Congo civil wars or famineThe book delves deep into how state response to these challenges can impact political and economic stability