[PDF] Encyclopedia Of Terrorist Natural And Man Made Disasters eBook

Author : Michael I. Greenberg
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 39,84 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Bioterrorism
ISBN : 9780763737825

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Encyclopedia of Terrorist, Natural, and Man-Made Disasters is the first and only reference compiling all major toxicological incidents, both man-made and environmental in nature. Many of the man-made incidents resulting from occupational or industrial accidents have also led to environmental contamination, illness, and death for a great number of victims. Now for the first time, these occurrences with hazardous material are documented in a single index -- Encyclopedia of Terrorist, Natural, and Man-Made Disasters. An ideal resource for emergency physicians, EMS professionals, public health professionals, and toxicologists, this encyclopedia describes incidents that can be traced through history. Each event has been researched and reference citations are included. With over 1200 entries, the entire encyclopedia can be searched by source, date, or type of disaster! Book includes a CD-ROM!

Author : Michael I. Greenberg
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 37,21 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Disasters
ISBN : 9780763739898

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Prepare yourself for disasterstart with Michael I. Greenbergs new reference, Disaster! A Compendium of Terrorist, Natural, and Man-Made Catastrophesthe most current information on historically destructive events available! This single resource offers a comprehensive overview of significant historical man-made and environmental toxicological incidents. Written by an expert in the field, Disaster! A Compendium of Terrorist, Natural, and Man-Made Catastrophes teaches readers about the numerous man-made incidents resulting from occupational or industrial accidents that have led to environmental contamination, illness, and death.

Author : Angus Macleod Gunn
Publisher :
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 36,78 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Natural disasters
ISBN :

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This book presents some of the most famous natural disasters and human-induced disasters including earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, floods, volcanic eruptions, terrorism and human errors.

Author : Angus M. Gunn
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 807 pages
File Size : 10,55 MB
Release : 2007-12-30
Category : History
ISBN : 0313087474

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Disasters can strike at any time. From the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius to Hurricane Katrina, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes and other natural disasters have caused tremendous loss of life, human suffering, and environmental catastrophe. The complex technological and social changes of the last few centuries have not only intensified the impact of such natural disasters, but have added new introduced new reasons to be concerned - plane crashes, bombings, industrial accidents, genocides. Calling some disasters natural and others man-made downplays the important interrelationship between the event and human actions. Human actions - or inactions - can catapult a natural phenomenon into a deadly catastrophe. Likewise, nature can be terribly disrupted by events that are created by humans. Encyclopedia of Disasters covers over 180 of the most important disasters in history. Arranged chronologically, the encyclopedia includes entries on those disasters that have had the greatest historical, environmental, and cultural impact: The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, which destroyed the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum; the London Fire of 1666, which flattened much of London and allowed the rebuilding of the city; the influenza epidemic of 1918, which killed millions; the 1964 Prince William Sound earthquake in Alaska, which caused death and destruction as far away as Hawaii; the worst nuclear power plant accident in Chernobyl, Ukraine, in 1964, that has rendered the surrounding landscape uninhabitable; and the 2004 earthquake that created a tsunami that killed thousands in Sumatra. Each entry includes a list of readings for additional research, and the encyclopedia is illustrated with numerous photos and line illustrations that show the destruction and despair caused by these disasters.

Author : Hector Carosso
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,14 MB
Release : 2025-05-13
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1510749985

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A Comprehensive Guide to Surviving Man-Made and Natural Disasters Everything you need to know to prepare for the worst. Whether disaster arrives in the shape of fire, flood, hurricane or tornado, or as terrorist attack, biological threat, or economic collapse, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Survival is a must-have resource for saving yourself and your family. Readers learn about: Survival Prepping Emergency Supplies & Kits First Aid Communications Edible Wild Plants Food Storage Building Shelters Hunting & Fishing Basic Fighting Skills Psychology of Survival And much more…

Author : Cindy C. Combs
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 23,53 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 1438110197

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Presents a reference guide to terrorism throughout the world, including history, terrorist groups, and notorious acts of terrorism.

Author : Gus Martin
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 721 pages
File Size : 10,74 MB
Release : 2011-06-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1452266387

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Six years after publication of the first edition of the best-selling Encyclopedia of Terrorism, much has changed on the national security scene. Despite the dark promises of Osama bin Laden following the 9/11 attacks, the United States has not experienced any major domestic terror incidents. Al-Qaeda itself is believed to be a severely crippled organization. But while U.S. wars in Afghanistan and Iraq--not to mention the arrival of the Obama administration, a new balance of power within Congress, and an increasingly fragile economic picture--have significantly affected the national security picture, the threat of economic chaos and massive loss of life due to terror attacks has not abated. Indeed, in July 2008 analysts pointed out that even a relatively small terrorist organization could present a dire threat, with some experts arguing that a biological, chemical, or even nuclear attack on a major U.S. city is all but inevitable. In this highly charged, rapidly shifting environment, we are pleased to present the The SAGE Encyclopedia of Terrorism, Second Edition, a thoroughly updated and expanded edition of the original, highly regarded reference work. Nearly 100,000 words of new material will be added, along with fully updated original entries, and expanded coverage. New introductory essays will explore the impact of terrorism on economics, public health, religion, and even pop culture. Ethical issues such as the role of torture in interrogations, competing notions of security versus liberty, and the debates over FISA legislation and Guantanamo Bay will also be covered. Two dozen entries on significant recent events—such as the London bombings, Chechen attacks on Russian interests, and the rescue of Ingrid Bettancourt—and some 60 additional new entries will restore the work as an up-to-the-minute, natural first-stop for researchers.

Author : James Ciment
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 993 pages
File Size : 43,92 MB
Release : 2015-03-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 131745152X

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First Published in 2015. This collection holds three volumes. Terrorism is a term that defies easy definition and its meaning has also changed over the course of history. Because this encyclopedia aims at comprehensiveness —across time, geography, and the conceptual landscape —it applies the broadest definition of terrorism: the use of violence or the threat of violence to effect political change through fear, in which the victims of the violence. The encyclopedia is divided into six parts.

Author : Ross M. Mullner
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 1457 pages
File Size : 26,64 MB
Release : 2009-05-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1412951798

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Within two volumes, more than 400 signed entries and their associated bibliographies and recommended readings authoritatively cover issues in both the historical and contemporary context of health services research.

Author : Wilhelm Kirch
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1611 pages
File Size : 21,19 MB
Release : 2008-06-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1402056133

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The Encyclopedic Reference of Public Health presents the most important definitions, principles and general perspectives of public health, written by experts of the different fields. The work includes more than 2,500 alphabetical entries. Entries comprise review-style articles, detailed essays and short definitions. Numerous figures and tables enhance understanding of this little-understood topic. Solidly structured and inclusive, this two-volume reference is an invaluable tool for clinical scientists and practitioners in academia, health care and industry, as well as students, teachers and interested laypersons.