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Disaster Diplomacy

  A theory has been advanced for what is called “Disaster Diplomacy.” For example that public health disasters could lead to diplomatic breakthroughs with U.S. adversaries such as Iran and North Korea. Its premise is that international disaster response can be a form of diplomacy. Its primary feature is that disaster aid can serve to […]

Reflection of broader cultural values

  Discuss the social construction of childhood, evaluating the experiences of children throughout U.S. history as a reflection of broader cultural values. How have things changed over time? Which era did you find most interesting or surprising? Why?   The post Reflection of broader cultural values appeared first on homework handlers.

Human Behavior in Disasters and Panic

According to Quarantelli (2008) and Perry and Lindell (2003), what are the common misconceptions about human behavior in disasters? ***Focus on two specific behaviors in your response and provide examples from the readings*** You can also tie the Tierney source on the current pandemic on behavioral issues. Read the classic study of panic in an […]

Aesop, “The Fox and the Grapes”

Explore some of the differences between a fable or parable (which often relies on plot and has a clear ‘moral’ or meaning) and a short story (which usually does is not only about plot and often cannot be ‘explained’ as easily).1) In a first paragraph, try to briefly give the reader what it is about […]