The Human being in disasters : a research perspective.

By:

Fritz, Charles E

Contributor(s):

Williams, Harry B

Material type: Text

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.

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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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