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Global Disaster Politics Final Examination

Objective: This final examination provides students the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of the assigned readings covered in class since the start of the semester.

Deadline: This deliverable must be submitted to Blackboard by Friday, July 31, 2020, at 11:59 pm. In the interest of fairness, late submissions will not be accepted.

Format Requirements: Style: Spacing: Justification: Headers: Page Length: Font: Margins: In-Text Citations: References: External Sources: File Format: File Name: Essay Header:

Written Essay (includes introduction, main section, and conclusion) Double-Spaced Full Justification Essay must make use of section and sub-section headers, as appropriate No more than 12 pages total (e.g., 6 pages for each answer) Times New Roman, 12-point font 1-inch margins, with page numbers All sources must be cited in-text, choice of style up to author All essays must include reference page, not included in page count Do not use materials other than those assigned in class Submit as a Microsoft Word document Save as: “Last Name, First Name – Final Examination” Last Name, First Name Global Disaster Politics Final Examination Submission Date

Prompt: Using the assigned course materials, answer any two (2) of the following questions:

1. To what extent, and in what ways, does the United States constitute a “risk society”? Use relevant references and examples from throughout the semester to support your argument.

2. To what extent, and in what ways, has the evolution of disaster management policy in the

United States been driven by focusing events? Use relevant references and examples from throughout the semester to support your argument.

3. In terms of disaster management policy in the United States, to what extent, and in what

ways, is “the worst is yet to come?” Use relevant references and examples from throughout the semester to support your argument.

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4. How has the content covered in this class changed your personal or professional perception of disaster management policy in the United States? Use relevant references and examples from throughout the semester to support your argument.

5. To what extent, and in what ways, might the study of history help disaster management officials and/or disaster management policy makers contemplate alternative approaches to disaster management in the United States? Use relevant references and examples from throughout the semester to support your argument.

Assessment: Additional information on the expectation for this deliverable can be found in the Final Examination Rubric, which has been posted on our Blackboard course page.

Questions: If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. Of course, my ability to answer your questions or address your concerns will depend on when you sent me your email request for assistance.