Faced with the many disasters of the 1980s, various traditional theories of disaster management have been shown to be invalid and hospital responses inadequate. This book tackles current and new problems - such as bombings and radiation issues - using case studies, and seeks to explore areas such as the pyschology of disaster and the role of the media. First hand accounts of a number of recent disasters are included. The author goes on to present a theory of disaster planning and practical response intended to be accessible to front-line emergency and hospital personnel.
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
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Höhe: 140 mm
Breite: 216 mm
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978-0-340-48669-6 (9780340486696)
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Part 1: why do we need disaster planning?; immediate first aid for survivors; injury associated with disaster; multidisciplinary teamwork and communication; the mobile team; the role of the local authority emergency planning officer; the psychology of disaster; the media and emergency services. Part 2 Case studies: terrorism - the IRA bombing campaign in London 1982/3; urban mob violence - the Tottenham riots 1985; the Manchester International Airport disaster 1985; the Bradford City Football Club fire 1985; the Abbeystead Pumping Station explosion 1984; the M6 disaster 1985; nuclear disaster planning after Chernobyl 1986; the Hungerford Massacre 1987. Conclusion: the future of disaster planning in the UK.
