Disaster Response and Recovery: Strategies and Tactics for Resilience - Couverture souple

McEntire, David A.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0471789747 ISBN 13 : 9780471789741

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2006

Synopsis

Providing readers with a well-rounded understanding of disaster responses, this book first explores the various types of disasters that may occur. It then uncovers the myriad of actors that are involved in emergency management as well as the diverse theoretical frameworks from which post-disaster activities may be approached. Readers will gain a better understanding of the typical challenges to be expected during response efforts as well as the tools and techniques that will enhance the ability to protect lives, reduce property damage and minimize disruption.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

David McEntire is an assistant professor of emergency administration and planning at the University of North Texas. His expertise includes: Disaster Prepardness Planning and reponse, Emergency Management, Terror Response, Disasters in Developing Nations, Disasters, Disaster Relief.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0471789747
• ISBN 13: 9780471789741
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 504
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible