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Introduction to Emergency Management
โ Scribed by George D. Haddow; Jane Bullock; Damon P Coppola
- Publisher
- Butterworth-Heinemann
- Year
- 2017
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 706
- Edition
- Paperback
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
Introduction to Emergency Managementsets the standard for excellence in the field and has educated a generation of emergency managers. Haddow, Bullock, and Coppola return for the sixth edition with an emphasis on climate change as a major hazard. Fully updated throughout for new regulations and workflows, with new case studies covering the latest in best practices, this classic textbook prepares students for the challenges of a career in emergency management.
Expanded information on disaster recovery coordination structures
Emphasis on climate change as a key hazard faced by disaster managers
Coverage of social media as critical tool in emergency management
Fully updated throughout for the latest regulations and workflows
New examples and case studies throughout
Updated ancillaries to keep course instruction fresh
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