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020 9781856179591 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
020 1856179591 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
060 0 WB105 ^bH126 |
100 1 Haddow, George D |
245 10 Introduction to emergency management /^cGeorge D. Haddow,Jane A. Bullock, Damon P. Coppola |
250 4th ed |
260 Burlington, MA :^bButterworth Heinemann,^cc2011 |
300 xix, 402 p. :^bill. ;^c25 cm |
504 Includes bibliographical references (p. [381]-386) andindex |
505 0 The historical context of emergency management -- 2.Natural and technological hazards and risk assessment -- 3. The disciplines of emergency management: migration -- 4. The disciplines of emergency management: response -- 5.The disciplines of emergency management: recovery -- 6. The disciplines of emergency management: preparedness -- 7. The disciplines of emergency management: communications-- 8. International disaster management -- 9. Emergency management and the new terrorist threat -- 10. The future of emergency management -- App. A. Acronyms -- App. B. Emergency management websites -- App. C. Emergency management agency addresses |
520 ^"Learn about the discipline of emergency management as ithas developed over the past six decades, including the rapid evolution of the field since the turn of the century. Haddow, Bullock, and Coppola bring the ideal combination of practical and academic experience to their presentation of disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery and communications. Extensive case studies cover the latest disasters, offering ample opportunity for current students and practitioners to build their critical thinking skills and grow into the next generation of leaders in this increasingly important profession.^"--Back cover of book |
650 0 Emergency management |
650 0 Emergency management^zUnited States |
650 0 Communication in management |
700 1 Bullock, Jane A |
700 1 Coppola, Damon P |
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