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Book SynopsisNatural disasters, terrorist attacks, financial collapses, and other crisis situations have occupied public attention to an unprecedented degree in recent years. In the face of these events, the study of risk and crisis management is becoming more important than ever before. This book is a clear and comprehensive guide to the most common emergency situations of our day, giving succinct, practical advice on how best to avoid them if possible, how to minimize loss and damage once they have occurred, and how best to recover sustainably. The 101 cases presented here cover both natural and man-made disasters, drawing on recent and current case histories to propose workable solutions for governments, corporations and ordinary people facing extraordinary times.This revised and expanded edition of the authors' 1999 book, Survival — Simulation of Risk and Crisis Management 69, is written in an accessible style and contains the latest research in the field. It will benefit laypeople, professionals, and academics alike. In particular, safety professionals, public management professionals, CEOs, CIOs, tertiary students and researchers will appreciate its pragmatic, vigilant approach to dealing with and recovering from natural and man-made disasters in the interest of long-term survival and sustainability.
Table of ContentsRisk and Crisis Management for Natural Disaster: Case 1-26: Emergency Communication Technology; Psychological Stress; Tsunami Countermeasures; Hospital Crisis Management; School Facilities as Evacuation Centers; A City Epicentral Earthquake; Hurricane Katrina; Risk and Crisis Management for Daily Life: Case 27-61: What to Do If a War Breaks Out While in a Foreign Country; What to Do If You Get Caught in an Emergency Abroad; How to Avoid Terrorist Bombing Attacks; Typhoon Psychology; Fire Prevention; Bankruptcy of Financial Institutions; Spyware Infection Routes; Skimming - Credit Cards; Risk and Crisis Management for Government and Company: Case 62-99: Next-Generation Disaster Prevention Technologies; Multi-Faceted Check Systems; Quick Response Setups; Risk Financing; Information Security Measures; Safety Measures and Environmental Policy of Corporations; Media Coverage; and other papers.
