The Ostrich Paradox: Why We Underprepare for Disasters
by Robert Meyer, Howard Kunreuther
The Ostrich Paradox explores the reasons people and organizations underprepare for disasters. Robert Meyer and Howard Kunreuther examine the decisions, behaviors, and risk perceptions that make effective preparation difficult, offering a focused perspective on how disaster readiness can be understood and improved.
About This Book
The Ostrich Paradox explores why people and organizations may fail to prepare adequately for disasters.
Robert Meyer and Howard Kunreuther examine the behavioral and decision-making challenges that influence disaster preparedness.
The book focuses on risk, anticipation, and the difficulties of planning for disruptive events.
It offers a concise introduction to the paradox of underpreparation and its implications for managing disasters.
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