James F. Miskel Knihy

The book explores the implications of Hurricane Katrina as a pivotal example of disaster mismanagement, highlighting the increasing frequency and intensity of hurricanes due to climate change and the looming threat of terrorism and pandemics. It emphasizes the urgent need for effective disaster response strategies in the U.S., addressing the concerns of both the public and policymakers. The text underscores the importance of preparedness and the role of military and governmental agencies in managing future crises.

Shocking in description and crammed with detail, this book is about where and how geopolitics plays out in the twenty-first century. Drawing on the authors' three decades of international field work and seasoned policy analysis, The Real Population Bomb hits like a pile driver.