International Seminar on Nuclear War And Planetary Emergencies: 34th Session (Science and Culture: Nuclear Strategy and Peace Technology)

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Release: 2006-03-20
Publisher: World Scientific Pub Co Inc
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN/ASIN: 9812567399
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Since its inception in 1981, the Erice Seminars from which this book series originates have attracted the attention of world leaders in science, technology and culture. This latest volume in the series covers a wide range of topics - from energy studies and research to disarmament and cultural emergencies. In addition to the main topics, the book also includes an associated workshop program (the 33rd Session) focusing on cultural emergencies, specifically designing and building in resilience against chemical, biological and radiological attacks. Download International Seminar on Nuclear War And Planetary Emergencies: 34th Session (Science and Culture for free via rapidshare, mediafire, 4shared, dropBox, uploading, fileserve

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Effective Media Communication during Public Health Emergencies. A WHO Field Guide

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Release: 2007-02-15
Publisher: World Health Organization
Binding: Paperback
ISBN/ASIN: 9241547049
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Effective Media Communication during Public Health Emergencies. A WHO Field Guide pdf
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Effective communication through the media is an essential responsibility of public health officials, particularly during emergencies. Urgent, high-concern situations present a unique communication challenge. Recent outbreaks of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and avian influenza, releases of anthrax and sarin, and the tsunami disaster in South-east Asia underline the importance of communication during public health emergencies. Poor communication can erode public support, fan emotions, undermine confidence, and amplify social and economic costs. Effective communication can rally support, calm a nervous public, provide much-needed information, encourage cooperative behaviors, and help save lives. This handbook presents an integrated, principle-based approach to media communication for those dealing with public health emergencies. Topics covered include how journalists gather and process information about public health emergencies, steps for planning and implementing an effec Download Effective Media Communication during Public Health Emergencies. A WHO Field Guide for free via rapidshare, mediafire, 4shared, dropBox, uploading, fileserve

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The Law of Emergencies: Public Health and Disaster Management

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Edition: 1
Release: 2009-08-03
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN/ASIN: 1856175472
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The Law of Emergencies introduces the American legal system as it interacts with emergency management and public health issues. Hunter engages with and debates some of the most important Constitutional issues of our time, such as the tension between civil liberties and national security. She also shows how the law in this area plays out in the context of real life emergencies where individuals often have to make split-second decisions.

This book covers the major legal principles underlying emergency policy and operations. It analyzes legal authority at the federal, state and local levels, placing the issues in historical context but concentrating on contemporary questions. It includes primary texts, reader-friendly expository explanation, and sample discussion questions. Prior knowledge of the law is not necessary in order to use and understand this book. The contents are organized into 13 substantive chapters plus two additional chapters with problem sets. This makes it especia Download The Law of Emergencies for free via rapidshare, mediafire, 4shared, dropBox, uploading, fileserve

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