Wildfire and Power

This book analyzes wildfire preparedness and policy in Australia. Drawing on data from interviews with residents, volunteers and emergency services professionals living and working in wildfire-prone areas, the authors focus on issues of power and inequality, the contested nature of community and the relationship between citizens and the state.

Aceasta carte analizeaza pregatirea si politica pentru incendii de vegetatie in Australia. Bazandu-se pe datele din interviurile cu rezidenti, voluntari si profesionisti din serviciile de urgenta care traiesc si lucreaza in zone predispuse la incendii, autorii se concentreaza asupra problemelor de putere si inegalitati, natura contestata a comunitatii si relatia dintre cetateni si stat.