Handbook of Emergency Management: Programs and Policies Dealing with Major Hazards and Disasters

by William L. Waugh and Ronald John Hy

Book Overview

During the 1980's, many Americans participated directly and indirectly in the drama and tragedy of major catastrophes, from volcanic eruptions to air crashes, closing the decade with the devastating Exxon Valdez oil spill, Hurricane Hugo, and the San Francisco earthquake. The objective of this volume is to examine how we have addressed some of the major hazards and, to the extent possible, assess the effectiveness of these efforts. This volume...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313256918
• ISBN13: 9780313256912
• Release Date: December 1990
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.6" x 9.3"