Author Question: Kai Erikson claims that, as serious as many disasters are, they usually are over quickly with no ... (Read 26 times)

strangeaffliction

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Kai Erikson claims that, as serious as many disasters are, they usually are over quickly with no long-term effects on people.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

The social damage from a disaster is especially great when a toxic substance is involved.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



jlaineee

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: False

Answer to Question 2

Answer: True



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