Introduction to emergency management /

"Learn about the discipline of emergency management as it has developed over the past six decades, including the rapid evolution of the field since the turn of the century. Haddow, Bullock, and Coppola bring the ideal combination of practical and academic experience to their presentation of dis...

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Main Author: Haddow, George D.
Corporate Author: Knovel (Firm)
Other Authors: Bullock, Jane A., Coppola, Damon P.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Burlington, MA : Butterworth Heinemann, [2011]
Edition:4th ed.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"Learn about the discipline of emergency management as it has developed over the past six decades, including the rapid evolution of the field since the turn of the century. Haddow, Bullock, and Coppola bring the ideal combination of practical and academic experience to their presentation of disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery and communications. Extensive case studies cover the latest disasters, offering ample opportunity for current students and practitioners to build their critical thinking skills and grow into the next generation of leaders in this increasingly important profession."--Back cover of book.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xix, 402 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 381-386) and index.
ISBN:9781856179607
1856179605