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PublisherElsevier Science & Technology

ISBN-100128171391

ISBN-139780128171394

eBay Product ID (ePID)7038266422

Product Key Features

Number of PagesXxi, 533 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameIntroduction to Emergency Management

Publication Year2020

SubjectEnvironmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Natural Disasters, Information Management, Disasters & Disaster Relief, Security (National & International)

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaNature, Political Science, Social Science, Science, Business & Economics

AuthorGeorge Haddow, Damon Coppola, Jane Bullock

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width7.5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number7

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2020-931485

Reviews"The goal of risk management is to reduce risk--not to an unrealistic zero, but to an acceptable level. In the absence of critical thinking, fear-based decision making may occur. [...] The seventh edition of Introduction to Emergency Management can help point the way to better risk decisions. Readers of this book will learn about the emergency management process, the tools to establish and manage crises, and what is and is not realistic. For students, the book includes a staggering amount of introductory information with plenty of detail--enough for various instructors to pick and choose what to focus on when presenting the material. Learning objectives, case studies, critical thinking questions, class exercises, additional references, and points of research enable learning. For the emergency planner, the book details the classic emergency management process of hazard identification via risk assessment and provides information on the mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery stages. For the responder, discussions of the incident command system, communication (including social media), leadership, critical thinking, and partnering with the media will be useful. Contents are laid out in a logical manner, but the reader can also jump to one of the self-contained chapters. While most of the book has an American viewpoint, it does include occasional references to non-U.S. events, as well as a chapter on international disaster management. This book has almost everything a reader could want to know about the emergency management process." Dr. Glen Kitteringham, CPP, President, Kitteringham Security Group Inc.. Excerpted from "Book Review: Introduction to Emergency Management, 7th Edition" in Security Management Magazine (ASIS Online, Jan 2021). Full review available at: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2021/01/book-review-introduction-to-emergency-management-7th-edition/ "The goal of risk management is to reduce risk--not to an unrealistic zero, but to an acceptable level. In the absence of critical thinking, fear-based decision making may occur. The seventh edition of Introduction to Emergency Management can help point the way to better risk decisions. Those responsible for emergency management are expected to manage crises quickly and efficiently, from planning to recovery. The COVID-19 pandemic is a good example, illustrating how an unexpected threat changed the way business is done throughout the world. Readers of this book will learn about the emergency management process, the tools to establish and manage crises, and what is and is not realistic. For students, the book includes a staggering amount of introductory information with plenty of detail--enough for various instructors to pick and choose what to focus on when presenting the material. Learning objectives, case studies, critical thinking questions, class exercises, additional references, and points of research enable learning. For the emergency planner, the book details the classic emergency management process of hazard identification via risk assessment and provides information on the mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery stages. For the responder, discussions of the incident command system, communication (including social media), leadership, critical thinking, and partnering with the media will be useful. Contents are laid out in a logical manner, but the reader can also jump to one of the self-contained chapters. While most of the book has an American viewpoint, it does include occasional references to non-U.S. events, as well as a chapter on international disaster management. This book has almost everything a reader could want to know about the emergency management process." --Security Management, "The goal of risk management is to reduce risk--not to an unrealistic zero, but to an acceptable level. In the absence of critical thinking, fear-based decision making may occur. [...] The seventh edition of Introduction to Emergency Management can help point the way to better risk decisions. Readers of this book will learn about the emergency management process, the tools to establish and manage crises, and what is and is not realistic. For students, the book includes a staggering amount of introductory information with plenty of detail--enough for various instructors to pick and choose what to focus on when presenting the material. Learning objectives, case studies, critical thinking questions, class exercises, additional references, and points of research enable learning. For the emergency planner, the book details the classic emergency management process of hazard identification via risk assessment and provides information on the mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery stages. For the responder, discussions of the incident command system, communication (including social media), leadership, critical thinking, and partnering with the media will be useful. Contents are laid out in a logical manner, but the reader can also jump to one of the self-contained chapters. While most of the book has an American viewpoint, it does include occasional references to non-U.S. events, as well as a chapter on international disaster management. This book has almost everything a reader could want to know about the emergency management process." Dr. Glen Kitteringham, CPP, President, Kitteringham Security Group Inc.. Excerpted from "Book Review: Introduction to Emergency Management, 7th Edition" in Security Management Magazine (ASIS Online, Jan 2021). Full review available at: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2021/01/book-review-introduction-to-emergency-management-7th-edition/

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal363.34/80973

Table Of Content1. The Historical Context of Emergency Management 2. Natural and Technological Hazards and Risk Assessment 3. The Disciplines of Emergency Management: Mitigation 4. The Disciplines of Emergency Management: Preparedness 5. Communications 6. The Disciplines of Emergency Management: Response 7. The Disciplines of Emergency Management: Recovery 8. International Disaster Management 9. Emergency Management and the Terrorist Threat 10. The Future of Emergency Management

SynopsisIntroduction to Emergency Management, Seventh Edition sets the standard for excellence in the field and has educated a generation of emergency managers. This long-trusted resource provides a broad overview of the key aspects of the emergency management profession. Readers will gain an understanding of why the emergency management profession exists, what actions its professionals and practitioners are tasked with performing, and what achievements are sought through the conduct of these various efforts. Students and new professionals alike will further gain an enhanced understanding of key terminology and concepts that enable them to work with emergency management specialists. Emphasizes climate change as a key hazard faced by disaster managers Includes coverage of social media as a critical tool in emergency management Contains updated ancillaries, new examples and case studies throughout, Introduction to Emergency Management , Seventh Edition, sets the standard for excellence in the field and has educated a generation of emergency managers. This long-trusted resource provides a broad overview of the key aspects of the emergency management profession. Readers will gain an understanding of why the emergency management profession exists, what actions its professionals and practitioners are tasked with performing, and what achievements are sought through the conduct of these various efforts. Students and new professionals alike will further gain an enhanced understanding of key terminology and concepts that enable them to work with emergency management specialists.

LC Classification NumberHV551.2.H3 2021