Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The role of nongovernmental organizations in long-term human recovery after disaster The role of nongovernmental organizations in long-term human recovery after disaster Anita Chandra Human recovery is the process of rebuilding social and daily routines and support networks that foster physical and mental health and well-being. RAND researchers conducted a facilitated discussion w… OL15111057W
Bridging the gap Bridging the gap Melinda Moore U.S. policymakers have stepped up systematic disaster preparedness efforts sharply since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, including the creation of the U.S. Department of Homeland Securit… OL15586602W
Biosecurity Biosecurity Brian Rappert,Chandré Gould "This book explores the origins, interpretations and meanings of the term biosecurity. It brings together contributors on issues relating to the perceptions of the threat of biological weapons and ho… OL16095067W
Hell or high water Hell or high water Ron Thibodeaux xvi, 204 p., [8] p. of plates : 23 cm OL16465215W
Pandemic planning Pandemic planning David R. Black,J. Eric Dietz "Offering research and evidence-based guidelines for strategic plan development, this book draws on the lessons learned over three years of pandemic preparedness exercises. Collaborating with nationa… OL16557597W
Behavioral health response to disasters Behavioral health response to disasters Julie Framingham,Martell L. Teasley "Foreword Behavioral Health Response to Disasters Disaster behavioral health has come a long way in a short amount of time. The book you hold in your hands (or perhaps view on your Kindle e-reader) e… OL16617575W
Koenig and Schultz's disaster medicine Koenig and Schultz's disaster medicine Kristi L. Koenig,Carl H. Schultz "As societies become more complex and interconnected, the global risk for catastrophic disasters is increasing. Demand for expertise to mitigate the human suffering and damage these events cause is … OL18625291W
Essentials of public health management Essentials of public health management Fallon, L. Fleming Jr "In this comprehensive yet concise new reference text, top public health leaders provide both students in the field and practitioners a practical, non-theoretical approach useful for the hands-on man… OL20483839W
Chaos organization and disaster management Chaos organization and disaster management Alan Kirschenbaum Analyzes definitions of preparedness, evaluations of risk, and set social structures that negatively impact formal disaster organization efficacy. Demonstrates the fundamental flaws of disaster mana… OL5180316W
Event Risk Management and Safety Event Risk Management and Safety Peter E. Tarlow THE WILEY EVENT MANAGEMENT SERIES The complete guide to event risk management, safety, and security Practical strategies and resources for any size event! With any event comes risk-from rowd… OL8229496W