The Human being in disasters : a research perspective.
Material type: TextLanguage: ENG Publication details: JAN 1957Description: 10 pSubject(s): Subject: Presents information which has particular pertinence for disaster preparedness, control, and amelioration. Among subjects discussed are: how to make disaster warnings effective; behaviour during disasters and the subsequent emergency period; crowds of onlookers in the area; the need and difficulties of coordination and control of rescue and relief activities; the traumatic effects of disaster on its victims; and the sources of possible conflicts between rescue and relief agencies and their clients.Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Includes bibliographical references
Reprinted from The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science; Jan 1957; Vol. 309; p. 42-51
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Presents information which has particular pertinence for disaster preparedness, control, and amelioration. Among subjects discussed are: how to make disaster warnings effective; behaviour during disasters and the subsequent emergency period; crowds of onlookers in the area; the need and difficulties of coordination and control of rescue and relief activities; the traumatic effects of disaster on its victims; and the sources of possible conflicts between rescue and relief agencies and their clients.
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