The Causes and Behavioral Consequences of Disasters - Models informed by the global experience 1950-2005 (Hardcover, 2012 ed.)

The Causes and Behavioral Consequences of Disasters brings a public health perspective to the literature, reflecting the increasing importance of the field in both disaster preparedness and disaster response. Arguing that a disaster is not only the event but its aftermath as well, the authors apply salient local content to the study of scenarios ranging from the Cuzco, Peru, earthquake of 1950 to the Columbine school shooting, the Oklahoma City bombing, and 9/11. These case studies form the basis for models of vulnerabilities to disasters and population behavior following disasters, illustrating how careful pre-event planning and coordinated post-event response strategies can minimize the initial damage and negative aftereffects. The Causes and Behavioral Consequences of Disasters will further professional discussion and understanding among a wide range of professionals and students across public health, mental health, education, health administration and policy, social work, and the social sciences.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2011
First published:	2012
Authors:	Sasha Rudenstine • Sandro Galea
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	156
Edition:	2012 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-1-4614-0316-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Social impact of disasters > General Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > Personal & public health > Environmental factors
LSN:	1-4614-0316-2
Barcode:	9781461403166

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