Emergency Management: A Reference Handbook
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Description
The monumental natural and humanmade disasters of the 20th century, which killed 25 million people in Asia alone, have underscored the need for professional and coordinated disaster response worldwide. This book examines the profession and practice of emergency management in the United States, at the United Nations, and around the globe.
Emergency Management explores the history and development of the discipline from the first federal disaster relief proclamation in 1803 to the present day. It also analyzes current debates over when and how emergency resources are best utilized, and the laws and public policies that govern emergencies. An essential source for secondary and college students, and for all citizens who want to understand emergency preparedness.
ISBN
9781598841107
Publication Date
2008
Publisher
ABC-CLIO
City
Santa Barbara, CA
Keywords
emergency management
Disciplines
Emergency and Disaster Management
Recommended Citation
Bumgarner, J. B. (2008). Emergency management: A reference handbook. ABC-CLIO.
