商品簡介
Provides an introduction to emergency management, for public administrators, local officials, and students in public administration and in-service training courses. Overviews the history of emergency management and its evolution, and details the organization of emergency management systems from local to international and governmental levels. Gives examples and advice on managing natural and manmade hazards and disasters, and discusses policy issues in the management of risk, emergencies, and disasters. The author teaches public administration at Georgia State University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
