Browsing Research Output by Subject "Disasters"
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An exploration of objectivism and social constructivism within the context of disaster risk
(Emerald Insight, 2016)Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to understand the meaning of social constructivism and objectivism within the context of disaster risk from which disaster risk policy can be analysed. In particular, the paper attempts ... -
Disaster recovery experiences of a South African rural farming community
(Taylor & Francis, 2015)This study explored the bush fire disaster experiences and coping of South African farmers. Participants consisted of seven male farmers (6 = White Afrikaans-speaking; 1 = Black Tswana-speaking). Data were collected using ... -
Disaster risk reduction in the Omusati and Oshana regions of Namibia
(OASIS, 2013)Namibia often experiences heavy rains in the north and north-eastern parts of the country, which results in severe flooding. For this reason, the country has endorsed the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) which seeks to ... -
An empirical exploration of the capabilities of people with disabilities in coping with disasters
(Springer, 2020)While the capability approach is increasingly being adopted for evaluating well-being and social justice in the field of human development, this approach in disaster research has remained scarce. This research thus seeks ... -
Migrant remittances provide resilience against disasters in Africa
(Springer Verlag, 2014)How responsive are migrant remittances to various disasters, both natural and human-made? Would remittances be affected by systemic financial crises, such as the 2008–09 financial crisis, or more recent crises affecting ...
