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Rethinking Disasters by Design

Rethinking Disasters by Design Purpose – This paper aims to reflect on Dennis Mileti's Disasters by Design ten years after its publication and to discuss the book's contributions and limitations. It seeks to uncover how Mileti's work relates to disaster and emergency management policy. Design/methodology/approach – The paper examines scholarly reviews of Mileti's work and explores the theoretical and practical implications of his important research. Findings – Disasters by Design recognizes the importance of environmental protection and poverty reduction in disaster policies. However, this work may not fully capture all the hazards, distinct types of vulnerability, phases and functions pertinent to emergency management. Research limitations/implications – This review both accepts and questions some of the assessments of Mileti's work. The perspective of this review may help shape the future of emergency management policy. Practical implications – The paper provides a comprehensive view of disasters and offers recommendations to improve the emergency management profession. Originality/value – The review is one of the few works that examines Mileti's work with a critical eye. It draws concern to his paradigm and suggests the need for continued refinement. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Disaster Prevention and Management Emerald Publishing

Rethinking Disasters by Design

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Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2010 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
ISSN
0965-3562
DOI
10.1108/09653561011022135
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Abstract

Purpose – This paper aims to reflect on Dennis Mileti's Disasters by Design ten years after its publication and to discuss the book's contributions and limitations. It seeks to uncover how Mileti's work relates to disaster and emergency management policy. Design/methodology/approach – The paper examines scholarly reviews of Mileti's work and explores the theoretical and practical implications of his important research. Findings – Disasters by Design recognizes the importance of environmental protection and poverty reduction in disaster policies. However, this work may not fully capture all the hazards, distinct types of vulnerability, phases and functions pertinent to emergency management. Research limitations/implications – This review both accepts and questions some of the assessments of Mileti's work. The perspective of this review may help shape the future of emergency management policy. Practical implications – The paper provides a comprehensive view of disasters and offers recommendations to improve the emergency management profession. Originality/value – The review is one of the few works that examines Mileti's work with a critical eye. It draws concern to his paradigm and suggests the need for continued refinement.

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Disaster Prevention and Management – Emerald Publishing

Published: Feb 23, 2010

Keywords: Hazards; Economic sustainability; Disasters; Loss prevention

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