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The Ostrich Paradox: Why We Underprepare for Disasters
Robert Meyer
In The Ostrich Paradox, Wharton professors Robert Meyer and Howard Kunreuther draw on years of teaching and research to explain why disaster preparedness efforts consistently fall short. Filled with heartbreaking stories of loss and resilience, the book is a must-read for policy-makers who want to build more prepared communities.
132 pages
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | February 7, 2017 |
| ISBN13 | 9781613631379 |
| Publishers | Wharton Digital Press |
| Pages | 132 |
| Dimensions | 140 × 216 × 11 mm · 317 g |
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