McEntire, D; Crocker, C G and Peters, E (2010) Addressing vulnerability through an integrated approach. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 1(1), pp. 50-64. ISSN 1759-5916
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to review current theoretical approaches in disaster studies and put forward a model of vulnerability that incorporates physical science, engineering, and social science research. Design/methodology/approach: A comprehensive model of vulnerability is proposed, which includes both liabilities and capabilities from the physical and social environments. The model is related to risk, susceptibility, resistance, and resilience to vulnerability and disasters. Findings: This review assesses current concepts as guides for disaster management and suggests that a more complete view of vulnerability is more apt to generate inclusive and integrated disaster policies. Research limitations/implications: Since this model is relatively new, its applicability needs to be examined further in terms of the phases of disasters and the many stakeholders involved in emergency management. Practical implications: The holistic model of vulnerability in this paper may help emergency managers better understand disasters and devise relevant policies to counter them. The paper underscores the importance of broad and integrated methods for dealing with socially constructed disasters. It is related to environmental, infrastructure, economic, political, cultural, and other variables. Originality/value: This paper is unique in that it presents four viewpoints of vulnerability and because it applies the proposed model to many different types of disasters.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | disasters; modelling; risk assessment |
| Index terms: | social science, risk assessment, modelling, disaster management, emergency management, vulnerability, methodology, liability, manager, integrated approach, science |
| Subjects: | financial risk, theoretical framing, research methods, liability law, environmental hazards, specialized education, practitioner, contractual arrangements, analytical methods |
| Topics: | Cost Management, Research Practice, Engineering Principles, Roles and Professions, Procurement, Sustainability, Legal Issues, Education |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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