SOCI 671 - Disasters, Vulnerability & Development

Institution:

University of Delaware

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

Introduces students to social vulnerability analysis of disaster. Students examine how social, geographical, and cultural factors as well as patterns of development put people differentially at risk to disasters. Emphasizes the intersection of gender, race, class, age, and ability. Disasters in the US are compared and contrasted to international disasters. Students will explore how vulnerable social groups are affected by and cope with hazardous conditions and events, as well as study the capacities of these groups to increase resiliency. Readings draw from disasters studies, feminist studies, and development studies.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.udel.edu/

Phone Number:

(302) 831-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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