Michael Brown discusses "Deadly Indifference: The Perfect (Political) Storm," 6:30 pm June 21

Michael Brown, the first under secretary of homeland security and former director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, will discuss his new book, "Deadly Indifference: The Perfect (Political) Storm," at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 21.

There is a $5 charge for non-members. Reservations are required. RSVP at [email protected] or call 202-662-7523.

In the book, Brown describes the role of politics in a risk-averse society facing natural or manmade disasters. He has spoken around the world on issues of homeland security, crisis management and disaster response.

At the White House during George W. Bush's presidency, Brown served on the Consequence Management Committee, comprised of cabinet deputies, following the attacks of 9/11, and headed the White House transition team for emergency preparedness & response at the Department of Homeland Security. He also served on the National Security Council's deputies committee.

Brown is a blogger on national security issues for The National Journal and writes on politics for The Daily Caller and The Huffington Post. He has written and serves as an expert for publications such as the Homeland Defense Journal, Crisis Response Journal and others.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing for $25.00. Proceeds benefit the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library, and no outside books are permitted.