Cultural Competency for Emergency and Crisis Management - 9780367321833

Taylor & Francis

Cultural Competency for Emergency and Crisis ManagementConcepts, Theories and Case Studies\nAuthor(s): Claire Connolly Knox, Brittany \""Brie\"" Haupt\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367321833, 978-0367321833\nSynopsis\nDisasters are complex and dynamic events that test emergency and crisis professionals and leaders even the most ethical ones. Within all phases of emergency management, disasters highlight social vulnerabilities that require culturally competent practices. The lack of culturally respectable responses to diverse populations underscores the critical need for cultural competency education and training in higher education and practice. Using a case study approach that is both adaptable and practical, this textbook is an accessible and essential guide on what makes teaching effective in emergency and crisis management.\n\nKey Features\n\nAn in-depth understanding of cultural competence makes it well s.