Picture 1 of 1
Gallery
Picture 1 of 1
Have one to sell?
Disasters and Public Health: Planning and Response by Clements MPH, Bruce W.
US $5.49
ApproximatelyS$ 7.06
Condition:
Good
A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages.
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Shipping:
Free USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: Columbia, Missouri, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Mon, 25 Aug and Fri, 29 Aug
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)
Shop with confidence
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:236263690780
Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Title
- Disasters and Public Health: Planning and Response
- ISBN
- 9781856176125
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Elsevier Science & Technology
ISBN-10
1856176126
ISBN-13
9781856176125
eBay Product ID (ePID)
70306872
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Disasters and Public Health : Planning and Response
Publication Year
2009
Subject
Training, Public Health, Industrial Health & Safety, Government & Business, Emergency Management
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Technology & Engineering, Business & Economics, Medical
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Length
10.2 in
Item Width
7.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2009-001355
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"Provides the nuts and bolts of preparedness which is only poorly presented in other texts." --Gregory Evans, Director of the Institute for Bio-Security at the Saint Louis University School of Public Health, "Provides the nuts and bolts of preparedness which is only poorly presented in other texts."--Gregory Evans, Director of the Institute for Bio-Security at the Saint Louis University School of Public Health
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
363.34/8068
Table Of Content
1. General Public Health Preparedness 2. Bioterrorism 3. Bombings and Explosions 4. Chemical Disasters 5. Earthquakes 6. Floods 7. Heatwaves 8. Hurricanes 9. Nuclear and Radiological Disasters 10. Pandemic Influenza 11. Thunderstorms and Tornadoes 12. Volcanoes 13. Wildfires 14. Winter Storms
Synopsis
From the San Diego wildfires to multi-drug-resistant strains of bacteria, communities are facing an ever-growing list of potential disasters. Some events, like pandemic flu or anthrax attacks, are public health emergencies first and foremost. Hurricane Katrina taught us, however, that lack of planning for the frail, elderly, and impoverished population can turn a natural disaster into a healthcare nightmare and lead to needless death and suffering. Emergency managers and public health professionals must integrate their prevention and response efforts to serve their communities most effectively. The structure of each chapter offers an innovative approach to organizing key information: 1. Case Study or Historical Example 2. Disaster-specific Terms Defined 3. Disaster Description 4. Health Threat (Morbidity and Mortality) 5. Prevention 6. Immediate Actions 7. Recovery or Managing the Aftermath 8. Summary Disasters and Public Health is a crucial tool in planning for and responding to the health impact of any crisis situation. Bruce Clements served over 20 years in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard as a Public Health Officer and a Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Warfare Defense Instructor, a Hazardous Materials Specialist with an Urban Search and Rescue Team, and as a Safety Officer with a Disaster Medical Assistance Team. He also served as the Public Health Preparedness Director of Missouri in 2006, when the state experienced a record number of disaster declarations. Throughout his years of experience, he frequently needed to track down a variety of references to quickly understand what was needed for an effective public health response in various situations. He has researched and compiled this information on the health impact of a wide range of disasters into one quick reference. Emergency managers can also no longer afford to be surprised by the next crisis that erupts. This book guides planners in both disciplines in preventing tragedies by most effectively preparing and responding when disaster strikes., From the San Diego wildfires to multi-drug-resistant strains of bacteria, communities are facing an ever-growing list of potential disasters. Some events, like pandemic flu or anthrax attacks, are public health emergencies first and foremost. Hurricane Katrina taught us, however, that lack of planning for the frail, elderly, and impoverished population can turn a natural disaster into a healthcare nightmare and lead to needless death and suffering. Emergency managers and public health professionals must integrate their prevention and response efforts to serve their communities most effectively. The structure of each chapter offers an innovative approach to organizing key information: 1. Case Study or Historical Example 2. Disaster-specific Terms Defined 3. Disaster Description 4. Health Threat (Morbidity and Mortality) 5. Prevention 6. Immediate Actions 7. Recovery or Managing the Aftermath 8. Summary Disasters and Public Health is a crucial tool in planning for and responding to the health impact of any crisis situation. Bruce Clements served over 20 years in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard as a Public Health Officer and a Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Warfare Defense Instructor, a Hazardous Materials Specialist with an Urban Search and Rescue Team, and as a Safety Officer with a Disaster Medical Assistance Team. He also served as the Public Health Preparedness Director of Missouri in 2006, when the state experienced a record number of disaster declarations. Throughout his years of experience, he frequently needed to track down a variety of references to quickly understand what was needed for an effective public health response in various situations. He has researched and compiled this information on the health impact of a wide range of disasters into one quick reference. Emergency managers can also no longer afford to be surprised by the next crisis that erupts. This book guides planners in both disciplines in preventing tragedies by most effectively preparing and responding when disaster strikes. Prevent or respond to disasters from terrorism to pandemic flu Examine the critical intersection of emergency management and public health Benefit from the author's years of experience in emergency response
LC Classification Number
HV553
Item description from the seller
Seller feedback (39,976)
- 7***7 (263)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseCondition as described. Excellent packaging. Shipped promptly and arrived quickly. Thank you!
- b***g (97)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseLike new. Satisfied with my purchase for the quality good value . Looks good.
- 8***r (55)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBooks is in great condition. Excellent quality for the price. No scratches, torn pages, folded corners or anything, great appearance. Shipping was extremely fast too.
Seller feedback (39,976)
- 7***7 (263)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseCondition as described. Excellent packaging. Shipped promptly and arrived quickly. Thank you!
- b***g (97)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseLike new. Satisfied with my purchase for the quality good value . Looks good.
- 8***r (55)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBooks is in great condition. Excellent quality for the price. No scratches, torn pages, folded corners or anything, great appearance. Shipping was extremely fast too.