Description
| Product ID: | 9781032139401 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Disaster Health Management |
| Subtitle: | A Primer for Students and Practitioners |
| Authors: | Author: Ben Ryan, Stacey Pizzino, Peter Aitken, Penelope Burns, Mike Tarrant, Marie Fredriksen, Gerry FitzGerald, Colin Myers |
| Page Count: | 398 |
| Subjects: | Social work, Social work, Personal and public health / health education, Health systems and services, Geography, Climate change, Natural disasters, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Health, Relationships and Personal development, Personal & public health, Health systems & services, Geography, Climate change, Natural disasters, Environmental science, engineering & technology, Health & personal development |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating 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. 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. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2024-01-17 |
