Overview
This book had its origins in the many natural disasters that seemed to be increasing in number and intensity in recent years. An ever-increasing loss of life, spiraling economic costs and losses, and a lack of national, coordinated recognition and understanding of the dangers these natural disasters foretold were evident. Additional concerns included a political attitude that ignored the realities of the dire future impacts of climate change. Priority for short-term issues which has taken precedence over the need for long-term policies, including financing, that address the needed changes were evident. Many of the requirements and procedures necessary for these changes will require attitudinal and behavioral changes. These will necessitate taking care of our oceans. Changes in land use will most likely need the migration of large segments of our population and will not be popular. Although many of the changes will not be happily received and will require significant funding allocations, the alternatives to not taking action are far worse. Natural disasters of worse magnitude than we have experienced will continue to occur, and the cascading effects will be beyond imagination. An approach to preparation that involves planning and funding outside of political control, involving local, state, regional, and national involvement is necessary. Cadres of high school graduates and college-age students who are willing to serve a one-to two-year service program could provide a ready force to assist in dealing with the planning of pre-event needs and helping with dealing with the aftermath of disasters should be implemented.
Full Product Details
Author: David Reilly
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers LLC
Imprint: Austin Macauley Publishers LLC
Dimensions:
Width: 12.70cm
, Height: 0.70cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.136kg
ISBN: 9781649796943
ISBN 10: 1649796943
Pages: 132
Publication Date: 15 September 2022
Audience:
General/trade
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Author Information
Retiring after 36 years in academia as a professor, 22 of which were as a dean (School of Education (UNC-G) and as a Graduate Dean (The Citadel), Dr. Reilly returned to North Carolina. During these 36 years, he also published four books (primarily on children's learning) and 50 plus articles for professional journals. He was twice appointed to a Senior Fulbright Scholar appointment, first to the Republic of Cyprus in 1986/7 and then to the inaugural appointment in psychology to the Soviet Union in 1990 in the Republic of Georgia.
