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1 online resource (x, 70 pages) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
"In response to a request by the Department of Homeland Security, the National Research Council formed an ad hoc committee to organize a two-day workshop to discuss the use of social network analysis (SNA) for the purpose of building community disaster resilience. The workshop was held February 11-12, 2009, in Washington, D.C., and engaged a group of approximately 20 researchers in the field of SNA and resilience science as well as emergency management practitioners from different regions of the country"--Page vii. |
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"Social Network Analysis (SNA) is the identification of the relationships and attributes of members, key actors, and groups that social networks comprise ... The workshop, summarized in this volume, was designed to provide guidance to the DHS on a potential research agenda that would increase the effectiveness of SNA for improving community disaster resilience. The workshop explored the state of the art in SNA and its applications in the identification, construction, and strengthening of networks within U.S. communities. Workshop participants discussed current work in SNA focused on characterizing networks; the theories, principles and research applicable to the design or strengthening of networks; the gaps in knowledge that prevent the application of SNA to the construction of networks; and research areas that could fill those gaps. Elements of a research agenda to support the design, development, and implementation of social networks for the specific purpose of strengthening community resilience against natural and human-made disasters were discussed."--Publisher's description. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- The science and practice -- Social network analysis for improved disaster preparedness and intervention planning -- From theory to practice. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Community organization -- Social aspects -- United States.
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Community organization -- Social aspects. |
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United States. |
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Community organization. |
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Disasters -- Social aspects -- United States.
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Disasters -- Social aspects. |
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Disasters. |
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Emergency management -- United States.
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Emergency management. |
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Natural disasters -- Social aspects -- United States.
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Natural disasters -- Social aspects. |
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Natural disasters. |
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Preparedness.
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Preparedness. |
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Resilience (Personality trait)
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Resilience (Personality trait) |
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Social networks -- United States.
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Social networks. |
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Electronic books.
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Computer network resources.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Magsino, Sammantha L.
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National Research Council (U.S.). Board on Earth Sciences and Resources.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Applications of social network analysis for building community disaster resilience. Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2009 0309140943 9780309140942 (OCoLC)429184187 |
| ISBN |
9780309140959 (electronic book) |
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0309140951 (electronic book) |
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1282274953 |
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9781282274952 |
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0309140943 |
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9780309140942 |
| Standard No. |
9786612274954 |
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