thousands of people onto their rooftops without access to potable water. The breeched levee that resulted in the destruction of the Lower Ninth Ward raised suspicions of foul play with many residents. This case study focuses on the deep distrust for the government in the Lower Ninth Ward following Hurricane Katrina. Physical Setting The Lower Ninth Ward is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. Like many areas in New Orleans, the neighborhood originated as a cypress swamp consisting
Assessment Task Question 1 Explain the terms “health” and “wellness” The Oxford Dictionary defines health as “ The state of being free from illness or injury”. The WHO defines health as “ a state of complete, physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” (WHO 1978). Many factors can influence the “health” of a person or community. These factors may include but are not limited to, physical, psychological, social and cultural. Wellness can be
CHAPTER 3 INDIA’S ENERGY DIPLOMACY IN THE MIDDLE EAST Energy is vital for the growth and survival of all living beings and it plays a crucial role in the socio-economic development and human wellbeing of a country. It has come to be known as a `strategic commodity’ and any uncertainty about its supply can threaten the functioning of the economy, particularly in developing economies. Energy indicates national prosperity and also underwrites national security. States now desire energy security