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Understanding the Human Aspect of Disasters in Emergency Management

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This course, led by Dr. Robert M. Schwartz, Associate Professor at The University of Akron, covers the human side of disasters, focusing on collective behavior, societal actions during crises, and the cultural dimensions of recovery. It introduces key principles related to disasters as social problems, explores collective behavior theories, and utilizes case studies for practical understanding. Students will engage with various topics, including disaster mythology, media involvement, and the impact of injuries and fatalities. The course emphasizes real-world applications and strategies for emergency management professionals.

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Understanding the Human Aspect of Disasters in Emergency Management

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  1. Utilization of The Human Side of Disaster Robert M. Schwartz, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Emergency Management The University of Akron

  2. Course • Disaster Victims: Casualties and Recoveries • Three credit hours • Senior level

  3. Rationale • Introduce basic components of collective behavior • Societal actions before, during, and after a disaster • Cultural aspects of disasters

  4. Objectives • Principles associated with disasters • Disasters as social problems • Collective behavior theories • Utilization of case studies • Emergency management fundamentals in regard to disasters and behavior • Concepts for responders and managers

  5. Texts • The Human Side of Disaster • The Unthinkable. Who Survives When Disaster Strikes-and Why

  6. Topics • Disaster principles (especially why disasters are social problems) • Collective behavior theories • Disaster Mythology • Crime and Disasters • Media and Disasters • Injuries and Fatalities

  7. Assessment • Quizzes and exams • Assignments • Analysis of videos • Text discussions

  8. Text Strategies • Case studies • Survival actions and behavior • Volunteer groups • “Bitch” Phase • Bureaucratic Nightmares • Disasters as non-routine social problems

  9. Dry reading Extremely boring Hard to get in to Old due to length of stories He is a scholar, not a problem solver Drabek’s opinions Repeated class notes Not an easy a read as Ripley Poor text, terrible author, perhaps a good speaker but writing not one of his skills It wasn’t emphasized enough so I blew off reading Student Negatives

  10. Great Examples Presentation of material Relevant material Real-world view of content Another perspective on myths Positive outlook on actually doing the job right Good Explanations Well written Will deal with situations like these in our careers Useful information Well rounded perspective dealing with people/victims Matter of fact manner Student Positives

  11. Instructor Comments • Great narratives and examples • Conversational writing and reading • Highlighted points at end of chapters • Another perspective on discussions • Emphasize disasters as non-routine social problems • Instructor’s manual useful • Students don’t always know best texts

  12. Course Revisions • Less coverage on collective behavior theories • More in-class discussion with Drabek • Drabek before Ripley

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