Description: Ethics for Disaster addresses the moral aspects of hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, plane crashes, Avian Flu pandemics, and other disasters. Naomi Zack explores how these catastrophes illuminate the existing inequalities in society. By employing the moral systems of utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics to analyze the consequences of recent natural disasters, Zack reveals the special plight of the poor, disabled, and infirm when tragedy strikes. Zack explores the political foundations of social contract theory and dignitarianism and invites readers to rethink the distinction between risk in normal times and risk in disaster. Using both real life and fictional examples, Zack forcefully argues for the preservation of normal moral principles in times of national crisis and emergency, stressing the moral obligation of both individuals and government in preparing for and responding to disaster. .5 GWO
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Book Title: Ethics for Disaster (Studies in Social, Political, and Legal Phil
Number of Pages: 180 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Ethics for Disaster
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
Subject: Methodology, Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Disasters & Disaster Relief, Emergency Management
Publication Year: 2010
Item Height: 0.6 in
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 9.9 Oz
Author: Naomi Zack
Subject Area: Philosophy, Technology & Engineering, Social Science
Item Length: 9.1 in
Series: Studies in Social, Political, and Legal Philosophy Ser.
Item Width: 6.1 in
Format: Trade Paperback
