Introduction to International Disaster Management, 4th Edition – ePub eBook

Introduction to International Disaster Management

The fourth edition of “Introduction to International Disaster Management” presents an unbiased, global perspective for both students and practitioners. It offers a thorough understanding of the disaster management profession, addressing various sources of risk and vulnerability, the systems in place to manage hazard risk, and the diverse stakeholders involved—from individuals to global organizations.

This text serves as a comprehensive reference on numerous disaster management topics, including various technological and intentional hazards, international disaster management structures and systems, global humanitarian spending and support, and much more. By adopting a real-world approach, the book includes substantial illustrations through case studies and accounts of recent and historical disaster events, preparing students interested in joining the disaster management community to understand their future roles. Additionally, it aids those already working in the field by helping them better navigate this complex environment.

The book includes sections on the Ebola epidemic, the Nepal earthquake, the 2015/2016 Western U.S. wildfires, the Indonesia palm oil fires, Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, the Mexico City earthquake, emerging hazards like trash avalanches, and more. It also provides a valuable introduction to the groundbreaking Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030), signed in March 2015, along with an explanation of its relationship to the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement. The text explores the significance of global disaster risk reduction as well.

Covers key terms and chapter summaries, as well as instructor resources, support learning and instruction

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