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Introduction to emergency management and disaster science / Brenda D. Phillips, David M. Neal, Gary R. Webb.

By: Phillips, Brenda D [author.].
Contributor(s): Neal, David M [author.] | Webb, Gary R [author.].
Publisher: New York ; London : Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, [2022]Edition: Third edition.Description: xxiv, 340 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780367898991.Uniform titles: Introduction to emergency management Subject(s): Emergency managementAdditional physical formats: Online version:: Introduction to emergency management and disaster scienceDDC classification: 363.348 P54
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.
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GC 363.345610973 Sy57 2020 Disaster policy and politics : GC 363.346 H19 2018 Handbook of disaster risk reduction & management / GC 363.348 A77 2017 Illustrated handbook of disaster management / GC 363.348 P54 2022 Introduction to emergency management and disaster science / GC 363.3492 C61 2022 Climate change and disaster resilience : GC 363.34929 Sch63 2020 Droughts and integrated water resource management / GC 363.377 H61 ©2006 Exam prep:

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.

College of Education Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Social Studies

College of Education Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Science

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