A Call To Arms: The Militarization of Natural Disasters in the United States

Natural disasters are an expected and uncontrolled part of history, and will continue and possibly worsen in the future. The humanitarian focus that has characterized disaster response throughout the years is changing, as is the way the federal government responds to large-scale natural disasters. I...

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Autor principal: Farmer, Ashley Katherine (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Libro
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2011
En:Año: 2011
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