Revisiting the definition of “hazard” and the importance of reducing vulnerability

David A. McEntire, PhD

doi:10.5055/jem.2005.0034

Authors

David A. McEntire, PhD

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.2005.0034

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Author Biography

David A. McEntire, PhD

Emergency Administration and Planning, Department of Public Administration, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas.

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