The need for effective network interconnectivity among multiple partners in a disaster-embattled region: A content analysis of an exploratory focus group study

Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management

Volumn 18, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 155-164

  Cumbie, Barry A ^a   Sankar, Chetan S ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI   (United States)

^b AUBURN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

CRISIS MANAGEMENT; EFFICIENCY MEASUREMENT; EXPLORATION; INFORMATION SYSTEM; NETWORK ANALYSIS; RISK ASSESSMENT;

EID: 77955385736     PISSN: 09660879     EISSN: 14685973     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-5973.2010.00612.x     Document Type: Article

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