Stress Testing the USA

Public Policy and Reaction to Disaster Events

Autori

• John Rennie Short

Parametri

• 196 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Saggistica
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Scienze sociali

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By examining significant crises such as the War on Terror, Hurricane Katrina, the financial crisis, the Gulf oil spill, and the COVID-19 pandemic, this book reveals underlying structural flaws in the United States. Each event serves as a stress test, providing insights into the nation's vulnerabilities and the lessons learned—or overlooked—through these experiences. The analysis delves into the origins of these disasters, offering a comprehensive understanding of how they shape the nation's resilience and response strategies.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2021

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