Political Leadership in Disaster and Crisis Communication and Management
This book explores the role of elected leaders in disaster management. Filling a significant gap in disaster literature, the authors take a pragmatic approach to the relationships between the public under threat, the operational response, and the interest
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Political Leadership in Disaster and Crisis Communication and Management
Hamish McLean • Jacqui Ewart
Political Leadership in Disaster and Crisis Communication and Management International Perspectives and Practices
Hamish McLean Griffith University Nathan, QLD, Australia
Jacqui Ewart Griffith University Nathan, QLD, Australia
ISBN 978-3-030-42900-3 ISBN 978-3-030-42901-0 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-42901-0 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover illustration: Andrew Merry / gettyimages Cover design: eStudioCalamar This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG. The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
This book is dedicated to those who respond to and manage disasters and crises, and those who have been affected by disasters and crises. It is for those who comfort and those who care, and for those who are cared for and comforted.
Foreword
When disaster strikes, leadership and communication skills are put to a rigorous test. Some leaders do the right thing and perform well under pressure, while others fail at being compassionate or in control. Oftentimes, luck and circumstances play a role as well, making it a surprise who shines and who sinks in the limelight. Political Leadership in Disaster and Crisis Communication and Management describes some of the challenges political leaders face when a crisis occurs. It is based on research in ten countries around the world, and I know the authors have worked hard to include new findings and collective wisdom from many sources. I have handled several crisis hitting Norway from the government side, and I therefore identify with many of the topics cov
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