Ethics for Disaster

Ethics for Disaster emphasizes the ethical considerations in individual and government preparation and response to disasters, including hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, wildfires, pandemics, and climate change. It highlights the social inequalities revealed by these disasters and the lack of preparation for climate change and pandemics. The second edition includes four new chapters on disaster-as-risk, focusing on climate change, intense confrontation by the elements, the COVID-19 pandemic, and innocent victims and refugees. Humanism and humanitarianism become essential for deciding what we owe to innocent victims and climate refugees when standard ethical frameworks and government action fail.

Format: Hardback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Ethics for Disaster delves into the ethical dimensions of individual and governmental preparation and response to a wide range of disasters, including hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, wildfires, pandemics, and more. By examining the social inequalities exposed by these catastrophic events, it becomes essential to acknowledge the profound impact of the lack of preparedness for climate change and pandemics on these threats, transforming them from isolated occurrences into persistent and modern risks.

In this second edition, the book introduces four new chapters that focus on disaster-as-risk, particularly in the context of climate change. It explores the heightened intensity of natural elements such as earth, air, fire, and water, as well as the devastating consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, it sheds light on the plight of innocent victims and refugees, highlighting the need for moral principles to guide us through the disruptive crises that lie ahead.

While traditional ethical frameworks and government actions may struggle to address new challenges and provide guidance for just choices, humanism and humanitarianism become crucial in determining our obligations towards innocent victims and climate refugees. Ethics for Disaster combines moral philosophy, political theory, public policy, and environmental science to offer innovative perspectives on the changing world we all inhabit.

Through its comprehensive analysis, the book provides valuable insights into the ethical considerations surrounding disaster response and recovery. It encourages readers to think critically about the responsibilities of individuals, governments, and society as a whole in addressing the challenges posed by natural disasters and other emergencies. By promoting a deeper understanding of ethics and its role in shaping our responses to crises, Ethics for Disaster contributes to the development of more effective and compassionate disaster management strategies.

Weight: 508g
Dimension: 238 x 158 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538179642
Edition number: Second Edition