Isbn: 9781334806308 - the occasion instant: the structure of social responses to unanticipated air raid warnings (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the social reactions of urban Americans to a surprise air raid warning. It analyzes data from three research studies conducted in different cities under distinct circumstances, identifying similarities and unique features of the public's response to such an event. The author investigates the definitions of the situation, behavioral responses, and retrospective interpretations of people who received the unexpected warning. This text explores the factors that influence how individuals perceive and act upon the warning, considering elements like prior experience, social interaction, and organizational structures. Ultimately, the author presents propositions and hypotheses about human behavior in these critical situations, aiming to improve civil defense planning and response strategies. The book provides valuable insights into the complexities of human behavior during emergencies, emphasizing the need to understand and prepare for the social and cultural aspects of warning systems. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…