Disaster Dictionary

The Definitive Guide to Related Terms, Acronyms and Concepts for Emergency Planning and Operations
1. Auflage 2005
ISBN: 978-0-9727134-4-3
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 112 Seiten, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 342 g

The Disaster Dictionary identifies terms, acronyms, and related concepts. More than 1,100 entries are derived from many types of disasters and crisis scenarios. Appendix A provides a detailed description of Weapons of Mass Destruction: their classification, characteristics, and response protocols. Appendix B explains the background, purpose and use of the Incident Command System (ICS). You'll learn how resources within ICS are organized and understand their rules of operation. Appendix C provides a listing of more than 100 web-based resources for additional information and study.

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bibby, Daniel J.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Arbeit/Sozialpädagogik Resozialisierung
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Gewalt Terrorismus, Religiöser Fundamentalismus

Inhaltsverzeichnis

INTRODUCTION, TERMS & DEFINITIONS, REGISTERED MARKS APPENDIX A - WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION APPENDIX B - INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM APPENDIX C - RESOURCES

Über Autor(innen)

As president of Brookside Group, Ltd., Daniel J. Biby has nearly 16 years of experience in emergency preparedness and response planning and training. He has helped companies in many industries, including energy, banking, government, and telecommunications, all of which are considered critical infrastructures. His extensive management experience includes business development, IT, sales, marketing, and operations.