Overview
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.
Full Product Details
Author: Kevin M. Cahill
Publisher: Fordham University Press
Imprint: Fordham University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.60cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.636kg
ISBN: 9780823222391
ISBN 10: 082322239
Pages: 404
Publication Date: 01 December 2002
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
...useful to specialists and technicians as a reference source. * -Human Rights Quarterly * 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. * -Natural Hazards Observer *
...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.
.,. 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. * -Natural Hazards Observer * ...useful to specialists and technicians as a reference source. * -Human Rights Quarterly *
Author Information
KEVIN CAHILL, M.D., is Director of the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs at Fordham University. WILLIAM LYERLY is Chief of Staff, Office of Biologic Preparedness, U.S. Secretary of Health. ED TSUI is Chief of Policy, Office of the Coordinator of Humanitarian Assistance (OCHA), United Nations. FREDERICK BURKLE, M.D. is Professor of International Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. FRANCIS DENG is Secretary General's Special Representative for Internally Displaced Persons, United Nations. RALPH BUNCHE is Professor at CUNY and former Foreign Minister of Sudan. JUDY BENJAMIN is Senior Consultant, Women's Division, International Rescue Committee. MAJOR GENERAL TIMOTHY CROSS is General Defense Logistic Support, British Ministry of Defense. LARRY HOLLINGWORTH is Director for Humanitarian Projects, CIHC; retired officer, British Army; former head of operations, UN High Commission for Refugees. RICHARD RYSCAVAGE, S.J. is Director, Jesuit Refugee Services, USA; Professor, International Relations, Georgetown University.
