Dictionary of disaster medicine and humanitarian relief /

The 2nd edition of the Dictionary of Disaster Medicine and Humanitarian Relief is an essential and practical reference for all those who work in humanitarian relief. This new, expanded edition presents more than 3000 definitions and acronyms covering the entire multidisciplinary scope of disaster me...

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Online Access: Full text (MCPHS users only)
Main Author: Gunn, S. William
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York ; London : Springer, 2012
Edition:2nd ed.
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Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
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Summary:The 2nd edition of the Dictionary of Disaster Medicine and Humanitarian Relief is an essential and practical reference for all those who work in humanitarian relief. This new, expanded edition presents more than 3000 definitions and acronyms covering the entire multidisciplinary scope of disaster medicine and humanitarian relief, as well as new fields such as climate change and bioterrorism. As natural disasters, humanitarian emergencies, and infectious disease epidemics increase in frequency and seriousness, this book is an important reference to assist international relief workers communicat.
Physical Description:1 online resource
ISBN:9781461444459
1461444454
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.