Disasters: A sociological approach , by Kathleen Tierney

Journal of Urban Affairs 2026

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Authors: Albert S. Fu
DOI: 10.1080/07352166.2026.2639283
Cited by: 1

Abstract

A central part of Kathleen Tierney’s work on risk and disaster is that catastrophes do not just happen. Instead, they are a social phenomenon. While climatic and geological realities exist, social ...

Fields of Study & Subjects

Disaster Management and Resilience Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice Disaster Response and Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Urban Affairs
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Volume
48
Issue
9
Pages
1–2
Publication date
1 April 2026
Language
EN