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Introduction to Emergency Management and Disaster Science.

By: Contributor(s): Publisher: New York ; London : Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, 2022Edition: Third editionDescription: xxiv, 340 pages : illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780367899004
  • 0367899000
  • 9780367898991
  • 0367898993
Uniform titles:
  • Introduction to emergency management
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Introduction to emergency management and disaster scienceDDC classification:
  • 363.34/8 23
LOC classification:
  • HV551.2 .P45 2022
Contents:
Part 1: The Disciplines of Emergency Management and Disaster Science. History and Current Status of Emergency Management and Disaster Science -- Emergency Management Careers -- Key Concepts, Definitions, and Perspectives -- Advancing Emergency Management through Disaster Science -- Part 2: Comprehensive Emergency Management. Preparedness -- Planning -- Response -- Recovery -- Mitigation -- Part 3: Working and Volunteering in Emergency Management. Public and Private Sectors -- International Humanitarian Disaster Management -- The Next Generation of Emergency Managers and Disaster Scientists
Summary: "A definitive resource, the Introduction to Emergency Management and Disaster Science presents the essentials to better understand and manage disasters. The third edition of this popular text has been revised and updated to provide a substantively enriched and evidence-based guide for students and emerging professionals. The new emphasis on disaster science places it at the forefront of a rapidly evolving field. This third edition offers important updates, including: Newly commissioned insights from former students and professional colleagues involved with emergency management practice and disaster science; international policies, programs, and practices; and socially vulnerable populations. Significantly enriched content and coverage of new disasters and recent research, particularly the worldwide implications of climate change and pandemics. Pedagogical features like chapter objectives, key terms and definitions, discussion points and resources. The only textbook authored by three winners of the Blanchard Award for excellence in emergency management instruction. An eResource with instructional videos containing practical information and learning objective for the next generation of emergency managers and disaster scientists. The Introduction to Emergency Management and Disaster Science is a must-have textbook for graduate and undergraduate students and is also an excellent source of information for researchers and professionals"-- Provided by publisher.
List(s) this item appears in: 2024 New Titles
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
BOOK BOOK NCAR Library Mesa Lab HV551.2 .P45 2022 1 Available 50583020033209
Total holds: 0

Earlier editions published as: Introduction to emergency management.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1: The Disciplines of Emergency Management and Disaster Science. History and Current Status of Emergency Management and Disaster Science -- Emergency Management Careers -- Key Concepts, Definitions, and Perspectives -- Advancing Emergency Management through Disaster Science -- Part 2: Comprehensive Emergency Management. Preparedness -- Planning -- Response -- Recovery -- Mitigation -- Part 3: Working and Volunteering in Emergency Management. Public and Private Sectors -- International Humanitarian Disaster Management -- The Next Generation of Emergency Managers and Disaster Scientists

"A definitive resource, the Introduction to Emergency Management and Disaster Science presents the essentials to better understand and manage disasters. The third edition of this popular text has been revised and updated to provide a substantively enriched and evidence-based guide for students and emerging professionals. The new emphasis on disaster science places it at the forefront of a rapidly evolving field. This third edition offers important updates, including: Newly commissioned insights from former students and professional colleagues involved with emergency management practice and disaster science; international policies, programs, and practices; and socially vulnerable populations. Significantly enriched content and coverage of new disasters and recent research, particularly the worldwide implications of climate change and pandemics. Pedagogical features like chapter objectives, key terms and definitions, discussion points and resources. The only textbook authored by three winners of the Blanchard Award for excellence in emergency management instruction. An eResource with instructional videos containing practical information and learning objective for the next generation of emergency managers and disaster scientists. The Introduction to Emergency Management and Disaster Science is a must-have textbook for graduate and undergraduate students and is also an excellent source of information for researchers and professionals"-- Provided by publisher.

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