ABC of Conflict and Disaster (ABC Series)

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An ABC introducing medicine in areas of conflict or natural disaster. A timely title, which responds to the growing number of regions affected. Chapters deal with subjects such as earthquakes and landslides as well as nuclear incidents and biological warfare both nationally and internationally.
1 Humanitarian assistance: standards, skills, training, and experience .

Marion Birch, Simon Miller.

2 Natural disasters .

Anthony D Redmond.

3 Needs assessment of humanitarian crises .

Anthony D Redmond.

4 Public health in the aftermath of disasters .

Eric K Noji.

5 Military approach to medical planning in humanitarian operations .

Martin C M Bricknell, Tracey MacCormack.

6 Principles of war surgery .

Steve J Mannion, Eddie Chaloner.

7 The special needs of children and women .

John Seaman, Sarah Maguire.

8 Displaced populations and long term humanitarian assistance .

Maria Kett.

9 Psychological aspects of providing medical humanitarian aid .

Ian Palmer.

10 Conflict recovery and intervening in hospitals .

James M Ryan, Peter F Mahoney, Cara Macnab.

11 Approaches to conflict resolution .

Ewan W Anderson.

12 Weapons of mass destruction threats and responses .

Christine Gosden, Derek Gardener.

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