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1 online resource (416 pages) : 101 illustrations What is a catastrophe, and why is this important? -- Understanding catastrophes: a discussion of causation, impacts, policy approaches and organizational structures -- Ethics in catastrophe readiness and response -- Political and legal issues -- Economics of catastrophes and disasters -- Logistics and the management of critical supplies following catastrophes -- Overview of critical infrastructure in catastrophes -- Public health role in catastrophes -- Catastrophes, mass displacement and population resettlement -- Emergent organizations and networks in catastrophic environments -- Methods of planning and response coordination -- Catastrophic disaster recovery: an institutional network perspective -- Pandemic scenario -- Training and exercises for catastrophes -- Catastrophes in Haiti and Japan -- Summary and call to action. edited by Rick Bissell, Steven Jensen and Shirley Feldman-Jensen. <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> Athens ID and Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Access type: Perpetual access Includes bibliographical references and index. ARC Mode of access: Internet Emergency management Preparedness Government policy Disaster relief Finance Emergency management United States Preparedness Government policy United States Disaster relief United States Finance HV551.2 .B57 2013 363.347 9781466511910 9780429253522 2012031645 https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781466511910 https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781466511910 Ayesha Abed Library BD-DhAAL 220110 20230911114520.0 AALTaylor&Francisebook000019