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Author(s) Ciottone, Gregory R.

Disaster medicine (3rd ed.)

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Elsevier
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This book offers comprehensive yet succinct guidance on the preparation, assessment, and management of a full range of disasters, both natural and man-made. More than 200 contributors carefully outline the basics of disaster management and provide guidance on more than 100 specific disaster situations. Part 1 offers an A to Z source for information on every aspect of disaster medicine and management. Part 2 features an exhaustive compilation of every conceivable disaster event, organized to facilitate fast reference in a real-time setting. The second part also serves as a quick consult on disaster medicine.

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Hazards Cold Wave Cyclone, Hurricane and Typhoon Earthquake Flood Heatwave Landslide Avalanche Tornado Tsunami Volcano
Themes Health and health facilities Data and information management Recovery Fragility and conflict Governance Disaster risk management Inclusion
Country and region United States of America
ISBN/ISSN/DOI
0323032532
Number of pages
992 p.
Publication year
2006

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