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The Ostrich Paradox: Why We Underprepare for Disasters Paperback February 7, 2017
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What Stands Out
Insightful Analysis
Explores human psychology and societal behaviors that lead to disaster unpreparedness, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of why we often ignore potential threats.
Practical Solutions
Provides actionable recommendations for individuals and organizations to improve preparedness, fostering proactive strategies to mitigate risks and enhance resilience against unforeseen events.
Engaging Narrative
Combines storytelling with research, making complex concepts accessible and engaging, thus appealing to a broad audience interested in psychology, sociology, and disaster management.
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| Item Weight | 1 lbs (450 grams) |
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Emergency Planners
Professionals who design strategies for disaster preparedness can gain insights into human behavior and decision-making from this book.
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Students of Psychology
Those studying human behavior will find valuable information on cognitive biases affecting our responses to disasters.
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Policy Makers
Government officials responsible for disaster management would benefit from understanding societal tendencies to neglect preparedness.
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Casual Readers
Individuals seeking light reading or entertainment may find the subject matter too serious and dense.
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Technical Experts
People looking for in-depth technical solutions for disaster management may not find sufficient detail in this book.
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Short Attention Span
Readers who prefer quick, actionable tips might be discouraged by the book's analytical nature and detailed exploration.
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The Ostrich Paradox: Why We Underprepare for Disasters Paperback February 7, 2017
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Answer: The target audience includes everyone who cares about risk, private and public leaders, planners, and policy-makers who want to build more prepared communities. -
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What does the book address?
Answer: The book addresses the contradiction in our behavior when it comes to disaster preparedness, explains why we consistently underprepare for disasters, and highlights 6 biases that lead to grave errors in disaster preparedness. -
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What approach does the book offer to improve disaster preparedness?
Answer: The book introduces the Behavioral Risk Audit as a systematic approach for improving preparedness by recognizing biases and designing strategies that anticipate them.
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- Explains why humans are poor at dealing with disastrous risks
- Addresses the contradiction between our ability to foresee and protect against natural catastrophes and our failure to heed warnings
- Highlights 6 biases that lead to grave errors in disaster preparedness
- Introduces the Behavioral Risk Audit as a systematic approach for improving preparedness
- Advocates for learning to be more like ostriches to be better prepared for disasters
- Suitable for individuals, leaders, planners, and policy-makers who want to build more prepared communities
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