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Scholar Catherine Brinkley

Associate Professor, Department of Human Ecology, Community and Regional Development, University of California-Davis

Climate Change & Resilience

Article December 1, 2013 Mapping Disaster Vulnerability and Resilience: A Rebuild by Design Progress Report Climate Change & Resilience

Article November 1, 2012 Learning from Hurricane Sandy A mere six years ago, when a major metropolitan area was devastated by Hurricane Katrina, the nation witnessed and was embarrassed by the pictures of dysfunction that ensued. Climate Change & Resilience

Cover of The Disaster Experts

Book March 7, 2012 The Disaster Experts: Mastering Risk in Modern America In the wake of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, many are asking what, if anything, can be done to prevent large-scale disasters. Scott Gabriel Knowles Urban Development

Cover of My Storm

Book February 4, 2011 My Storm: Managing the Recovery of New Orleans in the Wake of Katrina Edward J. Blakely has been called upon to help rebuild after some of the worst disasters in recent American history. Edward J. Blakeley Rapid Urbanization

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