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Ethics for Disaster

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

AvNaomi Zack

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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..

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2010-12-16
Mått154 x 231 x 14 mm
Vikt281 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieStudies in Social, Political, and Legal Philosophy
Antal sidor180
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9780742564954

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Chapter 1: Disaster Planning: Is Saving the Greatest Number best?Chapter 2: Lifeboat Ethics: Should We Blow up the Fat Man?Chapter 3: Virtues for Disaster: Mitch Rapp and Ernest ShakletonChapter 4: The Social Contract: Hobbes, Locke, and Art SpiegelmanChapter 5: Public Policy: Snakes on a Plane, Fire in the Pentagon, and Disaster RightsChapter 6: The Disadvantaged in Disaster: Hurricane KatrinaConclusion: A Code of Ethics for Disaster, Its Implications, and the Water CrisisPostscript: Moral vs. Monetary Values of Human Life

Naomi Zack's Ethics for Disaster is, in fact, about a lot more than the ethics of disasters-she also covers important parts of the political philosophy of disasters and their management. Her dedication to the situation of the disadvantaged in disasters and her meticulous analysis of it is admirable. Zack's focus is on disaster preparation, a subject sometimes overlooked in this discussion. The book is very accessible and includes insightful comments on lessons to be learned from literature and popular culture. This is highly commendable in a book whose subject matter will be of interest to many readers outside the academic community.

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