Review of In the Wake of Disaster: Religious Responses to Terrorism and Catastrophe
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Jeannette Sutton
A well-respected author has created an overview of faith-based responses to disaster and the role of clergy in providing mental health and spiritual care to victims. The text surveys a range of issues, including the effects of traumatic events on psychological and spiritual health and the roles of disaster response agencies, both state-sponsored and faith-based organizations, and offers practical guidance in how to prepare for a disaster. He includes a reference section that directs readers to additional resources on the mental health aspects of disaster and disaster response. The author also develops a strategy to overcome barriers to the incorporation of clergy and faith communities into disaster response and strongly encourages collaboration and the building of cross-disciplinary relationships. Overall, the book serves as a good primer on disaster response for persons within faith communities who wish to provide effective disaster relief.
©2011 Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin/Boston
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Articles in the same Issue
- Research Article
- A Critical Evaluation of the Incident Command System and NIMS
- A Risk Assessment Methodology for Intentional Chemical and Biological Contamination of Distribution Systems
- Homeland Security Administration and Finance: A Survey of Texas County Officials
- Navigating the Maze of Disaster Mental Health: The Journey of the Palo Alto Medical Reserve Corps
- Estimating the Economic Consequences of Terrorist Disruptions in the National Capital Region: An Application of Input-Output Analysis
- Communication/News
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- Strengthening the Public Safety Response to Terrorism
- Upcoming Conferences of Interest
- Book Review
- Review of The Economic Impacts of Terrorist Attacks
- Management of Dead Bodies after Disasters: A Field Manual for First Responders
- Review of In the Wake of Disaster: Religious Responses to Terrorism and Catastrophe
- A Review of Introduction to Emergency Management
