Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine
By Buma Adriaan Hopperus , …
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ISBN: 9781848003514Language: АнглийскийPublisher: SpringerYear: 2009Pages: 664Tracked delivery
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Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine
Adriaan Hopperus Buma, David Burris, Alan Hawley, James Ryan, Peter F. Mahoney, 2009
Overview
This updated second edition serves as an introductory text for health professionals working in environments challenged by local conflict or natural disasters. It addresses all aspects of deployment, extending beyond purely medical concerns. Significant global events since the first edition have reshaped the landscape for humanitarian volunteers, including major terrorist attacks and widespread natural disasters like tsunamis, earthquakes, and hurricanes.
Who it's for
- Health professionals preparing for deployment in resource-constrained settings.
- Individuals involved in humanitarian aid and disaster response.
- Those interested in the intersection of medicine, international relations, and disaster management.
Key features
- Language: English
- Binding: Softcover
- Pages: 664
- Publisher: Springer
- Year: 2009
- ISBN: 9781848003514