...Sofia Zaragocin; Teresa Armijos Burneo; María Isabel Cupuerán Yánez; Elisa Sevilla; Andrea Patricia Zambrano Rojas Purpose This article proposes an intersectional methodological framework for disaster risk studies inspired by Latin American feminist understandings of intersectionality. In recent...

... of reflexivity and ethical sensitivity in doing disaster research under the climate of uncertainty. Design/methodology/approach The paper draws on the author’s reflections and vignettes to highlight the author’s experience of becoming a disaster researcher, and my trajectory of navigating the complex terrain...

...Terry David Gibson; Nigel Scott Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a detailed account of the “Views from the Frontline” and “Frontline” methodologies, which underpinned the case studies presented in this issue. Design/methodology/approach A participant observer account...

... is the following statement drawn from an often cited document: © MCB UP Limited 2001 Disasters Statistics Methodology In this paper, difficulties with the statistics used as well as problems in the use of key concepts in the disaster area are discussed. We note the abundance of inadequate...

... Contamination Environment Hazards Health and Safety Legislation Methodology In the UK, it was the Flixborough incident which triggered the Government response to the control of risks arising from major“chemical” accident hazards. The Advisory Committee on Major Hazards[ 1 ] who were the architects...