Synopses & Reviews
Early Warning Systems: From Surveillance to Risk Assessment to Action Ted R. Gurr and Barbara Harff Initial Response to Complex Emergencies and Natural Disasters Ed Tsui Evidence-Based Health Assessment Process in Complex Emergencies Frederick M. Burkle, Jr., M.D. Concern Worldwide's Approach to Water and Sanitation and Shelter Needs in Emergencies Tom Arnold Internal Displacement: A Challenge of Peace, Security, and Nationbuilding Francis M. Deng Protection Strategies in Humanitarian Interventions Gerald R. Martone Issues of Power and Gender in Complex Emergencies Judy A. Benjamin Clinical Aspects of Malnutrition Kevin M. Cahill, M.D. Military-NGO Interaction Timothy Cross An Introduction to NGO Field Security Randolph Martin Resolutions, Mandates, Aims, Missions, and Exit Strategies Larry Hollingworth The Transition from Conflict to Peace Richard Ryscavage, S.J.
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"...useful to specialists and technicians as a reference source."
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...useful to specialists and technicians as a reference source.
The authors of this volume explore organizational and political response capacities, effective multidisciplinary responses, the interface of response with vulnerability assessment, and ways to identify disaster prone areas and utilize rapid assessment methodologies to help meet needs that arise following humanitrian crises and natural disasters.
Synopsis
About The Series International Humanitarian Affairs International Humanitarian Affairs is a new series devoted to improving the effectiveness of humanitarian relief programs. With contributions by leading professionals, the books are practical guides to responding to the effects of civil strife, natural disasters, epidemics, and other crises. About The First Books In The Series Basics of International Humanitarian Missions and Emergency Relief Operations cover a wide range of fundamental topics--from legal, diplomatic, and political issues to disaster management, training, team-building, and funding, as well as specific health and medical interventions. The books are designed for students, policymakers, practitioners, and other professionals in health, medical, relief, and other governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Synopsis
An essential companion to Basics of Humanitarian Missions, the first volume in this series, this book is a practical guide to planning and managing relief operations in a range of specific emergency settings. The eleven chapters-each written by a leading professional-describe solutions to political, military, diplomatic, medical, and organizational challenges facing humanitarian operations.
Designed for students, teachers, practitioners, policy-makers, journalists, and other professionals, Emergency Relief Operations provides detailed case studies and tested strategies applicable to both natural and man-made crises-- from floods and earthquakes to medical emergencies, civil strife, and forced migration.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [295]-333) and index.
About the Author
Kevin M. Cahill, M.D., is University Professor and Director of Fordham University's Institute for International Humanitarian Affairs and President of The Center for International Humanitarian Cooperation in New York City. He has also served as Chief Adviser for Humanitarian and Public Health issues for successive Presidents of the United Nations General Assembly.