TY - JOUR
AU - Durant, Thomas J.
AB - The definition of a disaster is followed by an explanation of vulnerability and social capital theories. The importance of using a sound theoretical framework and the utility and efficacy of vulnerability and social capital theories in studying the impact of natural disasters on the elderly population are emphasized and discussed. The conclusion is that an integrated vulnerability and social capital framework has much merit and potential in studying the impact of natural disasters on the elderly and other populations.
TI - The Utility of Vulnerability and Social Capital Theories in Studying the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on the Elderly
JF - Journal of Family Issues
DO - 10.1177/0192513X11412491
DA - 2011-10-01
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/sage/the-utility-of-vulnerability-and-social-capital-theories-in-studying-J1U2Gxww4R
SP - 1285
EP - 1302
VL - 32
IS - 10
DP - DeepDyve
ER -