Disaster Health Management: A Primer for Students and Practitioners (2)
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- Synopsis
- The second edition of this leading textbook provides the definitive guide to disaster health management. From the key concepts, principles and terminology, to systems for mitigation, planning, response and recovery, it gives readers a comprehensive overview of every aspect of this emerging field. Split into eight parts, the book begins by drawing the parameters of disaster health management before outlining key elements such as communication, community engagement and legal issues. It then moves on to discuss preparing for potential disasters, managing and mitigating their impact, and then recovering in the aftermath. Offering key insights into evaluation, leadership and the psychosocial aspects of disaster health management, the new edition also features a range of international case studies, including those outlining the management of COVID-19.It is essential reading for both students and practitioners engaging in this important work.
- Copyright:
- 2024
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 398 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781003829720
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781032626611, 9781003829652, 9781317434849, 9781032626604, 9781032139401
- Publisher:
- Taylor & Francis
- Date of Addition:
- 01/25/24
- Copyrighted By:
- selection and editorial matter, Gerry FitzGerald, Stacey Pizzino, Penelope Burns, Colin Myers, Mike Tarrant, Ben Ryan, Marie Fredriksen and Peter Aitken
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Medicine
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
- Edited by:
- Gerry FitzGerald
- Edited by:
- Stacey Pizzino
- Edited by:
- Penelope Burns
- Edited by:
- Colin Myers
- Edited by:
- Mike Tarrant
- Edited by:
- Ben Ryan
- Edited by:
- Marie Fredriksen
- Edited by:
- Peter Aitken