Research as social action in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew.

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TextPublication details: [United States] : Haworth Press, 1996Description: [17] pDDC classification:

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Subject: A study conducted 14 months after Hurricane Andrew examined the long term impact of this natural disaster on the homeless in the hardest hit areas of South Florida. The effects of a natural disaster on the homeless has not been studied in the past. In addition, this study is presented to illustrate a model of social action research. The foundations for the principles of this model are rooted in the best scientific and social justice traditions. The principles are introduced and described using research methodologies that were utulized in this disaster study. How the findings contributed to changes in policy, procedure, and practice are highlighted

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Bibliography: p. 85-87

Reprinted from Research on social work and disasters; 1996; v. 22, no. 1-2; p. 71-87

A study conducted 14 months after Hurricane Andrew examined the long term impact of this natural disaster on the homeless in the hardest hit areas of South Florida. The effects of a natural disaster on the homeless has not been studied in the past. In addition, this study is presented to illustrate a model of social action research. The foundations for the principles of this model are rooted in the best scientific and social justice traditions. The principles are introduced and described using research methodologies that were utulized in this disaster study. How the findings contributed to changes in policy, procedure, and practice are highlighted

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