World disasters report 1998.

Includes bibliographical references and index

Section one, key issues -- Meeting the challenge of urban disasters -- Must millions more die from traffic accidents? -- Section two, methodologies -- Reaching out with psychological support -- Shelter solutions beyond sticks and plastic sheets -- Section three, quality of aid -- Setting standards for a changing world of risk -- Global trends squeeze international assistance -- Section four, the year in disasters 1997 -- Rebuilding Sarajevo with more than bricks -- Iraq sanctions create their own disaster -- Inside the camps that are now refugee cities -- Colombian response aims for the long term -- European floods bring pressures for change -- Section five, disasters database -- Using key statistics for improved response -- Section six, Red Cross and Red Crescent -- National societies: protecting life and health -- International Federation delegation network -- 1997 relief operations and overview maps -- Internet page