Drabek, Thomas E., 1940-

The human side of disaster / Thomas E. Drabek. - Second Edition. - xxxii, 414 pages ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Foreword to the first edition / William A. Anderson, PhD -- Foreword to the second edition / B. Wayne Blanchard, PhD -- Preface to the first edition -- Preface to the second edition -- Experiences -- The problem and approach -- Hear that siren? -- It can't be done -- Shall we leave? -- Why me? -- Volunteers? : you bet! -- Organized disorganization -- Life in a fishbowl -- What about my psyche? -- What must be done? -- Community change agents -- Notes -- Suggested readings -- Index.

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Emergency management.
Disasters--Psychological aspects
Emergencies--Psychological aspects
Rescue work.

HV551.2 / .D713 2013

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