Buch, Englisch, 294 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 413 g
Buch, Englisch, 294 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 413 g
Reihe: Routledge Humanitarian Studies
ISBN: 978-1-138-95370-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
Using a number of case studies and examples of innovative disaster response measures developed by international agencies and stakeholders, this book illustrates how theoretical understanding of public health issues can be practically applied in the context of humanitarian relief response. Starting with an introduction to public health principles within the context of medical and public health disaster and humanitarian response, the book goes on to explore key trends, threats and challenges in contemporary disaster medical response.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of an emergent discipline and offers a unique multidisciplinary perspective across a range of relevant topics including the concepts of disaster preparedness and resilience, and key challenges in human health needs for the twenty-first century. This book will be of interest to students of public health, disaster and emergency medicine and development studies, as well as to development and medical practitioners working within NGOs, development agencies, health authorities and public administration.
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Fachgebiete
- Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Entwicklungsstudien
- Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltpolitik, Umweltprotokoll
- Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Internationale Wirtschaft Entwicklungsökonomie & Emerging Markets
- Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Nachhaltigkeit
- Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik Umwelt- und Gesundheitspolitik
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Introduction
1. Key public health concepts of disaster preparedness and response
2. Disaster concepts and trends
3. General public health impacts of natural disasters
4. The specific human health impacts of natural disasters
5. When public health and disaster collide: responding to health needs in natural disasters
6. Current and likely medical and public health threats and challenges for disaster response in the twenty-first century
7. Resources for disaster response and beyond
8. From public health emergency preparedness to resilience
9. Conclusion