This book examines diseases and disasters from the perspective of social and political theory, exploring the ways in which political leaders, social activists,

Disaster medicine is a broad and dynamic field that encompasses the medical and surgical response to mass casualty incidents including rail, air, and road traff

This book presents a decade of advances in the psychological, biological and social responses to disasters, helping medics and leaders prepare and react.

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