TY  - BOOK
AU  - Oliver,Clifford
TI  - Catastrophic disaster planning and response
SN  - 9781439841693 (hc)
AV  - HV551.2 .O45 2011
U1  - 363.34 22
PY  - 2011///
CY  - Boca Raton
PB  - CRC Press
KW  - Emergency management
KW  - United States
KW  - Preparedness
KW  - Disasters
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index
N2  - "Because catastrophe study and research is relatively new, there are relatively few resources that will be available in the library and in online search engines. This book fills a gap in emergency management education, namely the issue of events so large and complex that normal disaster preparedness and response strategies, resources and skills are vastly insufficient. It introduces the many political, legal, and programmatic issues that influence how governments plan for and respond to a catastrophe. The text provides a solid understanding of basics catastrophic planning and response, including its historical development, elements, structures, and functions"--Provided by publisher
ER  -