ABC of Conflict and Disaster (ABC Series)

This ABC introduces medicine in areas of conflict or natural disaster responding to the growing number of regions affected. Chapters deal with subjects such as earthquakes and landslides as well as nuclear incidents and biological warfare both nationally and internationally. It covers both logistical planning and medical aid as well as post-conflict recovery, offering psychological as well as medical and public health support. It prepares aid workers for a range of roles in all possible situations. Content: Humanitarian assistance : standards, skills, training, and experience / Marion Birch, Simon Miller -- Natural disasters / Anthony D. Redmond -- Needs assessment of humanitarian crises / Anthony D. Redmond -- Public health in the aftermath of disasters / Eric K. Noji -- Military approach to medical planning in humanitarian operations / Martin C.M. Bricknell, Tracey MacCormack -- Principles of war surgery / Steve J. Mannion, Eddie Chaloner -- The special needs of children and women / John Seaman, Sarah Maguire -- Displaced populations and long term humanitarian assistance / Maria Kett -- Psychological aspects of providing medical humanitarian aid / Ian Palmer -- Conflict recovery and intervening in hospitals / James M. Ryan, Peter F. Mahoney, Cara Macnab -- Approaches to conflict resolution / Ewan W. Anderson -- Weapons of mass destruction : threats and responses / Christine Gosden, Derek Gardener. "The ABC of Conflict and Disaster gives a clear, concise overview of different global situations where medical professionals may be able to provide invaluable humanitarian assistance. It covers topics such as the training and skills needed to cope in an emergency situation as well as the special needs of women and children, and public health in the aftermath of a disaster. It deals with subjects such as earthquakes and landslides as well as nuclear incidents and biological warfare both nationally and internationally." "Written by experienced professionals in the field, this is an excellent resource for any aid worker or health professional considering going to, training to go to, or having been to a disaster or conflict situation."--BOOK JACKET

This ABC introduces medicine in areas of conflict or natural disaster responding to the growing number of regions affected.

Chapters deal with subjects such as earthquakes and landslides as well as nuclear incidents and biological warfare both nationally and internationally.

It covers both logistical planning and medical aid as well as post-conflict recovery, offering psychological as well as medical and public health support.

It prepares aid workers for a range of roles in all possible situations.

Introducing medicine in areas of conflict or natural disaster, this work covers boths logistical planning and medical aid as well as post-conflict recovery, offering psychological as well as medical and public health support Those affected catastrophe and conflicts often lose basic human rights.