Wiley Pathways Introduction to Emergency Management

Introduction to Emergency Management addresses all phases of emergency management- from the social and environmental processes that generate hazards to vulnerability analysis, hazard mitigation, emergency response, and disaster recovery. In addition, this text speaks to a number of issues of professional interest- the history of emergency management, organizing an emergency management agency, other countries approaches, and future trends. This introductory text provides a balance of research-based findings, federal policy, and state and local practices to deliver a thorough and succinct overview into the field of emergency management. Read more