POLI 468 - Disaster Politics

(3.00)

This course is designed to introduce students to the political and policy dimensions of disaster. The course will explore how disaster affects the social/political landscape, as well as how that social/political landscape affects the state’s ability to deal with disaster. Topics covered include state institutional adaptation and policy learning; special cases of vulnerability; the impact of disaster on local and international conflicts; and humanitarian assistance. Recommended Preparation POLI 250 , POLI 260 , POLI 260Y

Course ID: 102683
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture