1st Edition

Key Readings in Crisis Management Systems and Structures for Prevention and Recovery

Edited By Denis Smith, Dominic Elliott Copyright 2006
452 Pages 43 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

448 Pages 43 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

One of the first books of its kind in the subject area, this groundbreaking text brings together seminal papers in the area of crisis management and organizational theory. Covering this important field from both a theoretical and practical perspective, it features key readings from Karl Weick, Charles Perrow and many other luminaries of the field. Divided into four main sections it... Read more
Part 1: Crisis Management: Theory, Systems and Practice  Part 2: Modelling the Crisis Management Process  Part 3: The Crisis of Management: Cultural and Psychological Dynamics of Risk and Crisis Management  Part 4: Crisis Management in Practice

Biography

Denis Smith, Dominic Elliott

'Chaos, crisis, risk. These words are on the minds of all who manage complex organisations. This volume brings together significant work in this area and deserves to be read widely.' - Kenneth Calman, Vice-Chancellor and Warden, University of Durham