{"product_id":"responding-to-black-swans-simon-h-okoth-9781512787245","title":"Responding to Black Swans: Why Ordinary Citizens Matter","description":"\u003cp\u003eGiven the frequency of natural and man-made disasters and the degree to which ordinary citizens find themselves as first responders, this book offers some well-researched answers to the following and frequently asked questions: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e -- What motivates ordinary citizens to (or to want to) assist others in danger even when their own lives might be at stake? \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e -- To what extent do human emotions influence public policy and administrative decisions on how to mitigate, prepare for, and respond to catastrophic events? \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e -- How can governments better prepare for emergencies knowing these facts? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book goes further to suggest a number of strategies for policy makers, communities, and individuals to protect human lives and property. Tool kit URLs for preparing to different types of emergencies are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Simon H. Okoth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1512787248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781512787245\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e WestBow Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/02\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 152\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d","brand":"Simon H. Okoth","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48623084798207,"sku":"9781512787245","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/responding-to-black-swans-simon-h-okoth-9781512787245","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}