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Textbook of Disaster Psychiatry
Robert J. Ursano
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Description for Textbook of Disaster Psychiatry
Hardcover. This book presents a decade of advances in the psychological, biological and social responses to disasters, helping medics and leaders prepare and react. Editor(s): Ursano, Robert J.; Fullerton, Carol S.; Weisaeth, Lars; Raphael, Beverley. Num Pages: 450 pages. BIC Classification: MMH; MMJ; MMK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 189. .
Covering both natural and man-made scenarios including war and terrorism, the Textbook of Disaster Psychiatry is a vital international reference for medical professionals, community leaders and disaster responders a decade after its initial publication. Spanning a decade of advances in disaster psychiatry, this new and updated second edition brings together the views of current international experts to offer a cutting-edge comprehensive review of the psychological, biological and social responses to disaster, in order to help prepare, react and aid effective recovery. Topics range from the epidemiology of disaster response, disaster ecology, the neurobiology of disaster exposure, to socio-cultural issues, early ... Read more
Covering both natural and man-made scenarios including war and terrorism, the Textbook of Disaster Psychiatry is a vital international reference for medical professionals, community leaders and disaster responders a decade after its initial publication. Spanning a decade of advances in disaster psychiatry, this new and updated second edition brings together the views of current international experts to offer a cutting-edge comprehensive review of the psychological, biological and social responses to disaster, in order to help prepare, react and aid effective recovery. Topics range from the epidemiology of disaster response, disaster ecology, the neurobiology of disaster exposure, to socio-cultural issues, early ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
364
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781107138490
SKU
V9781107138490
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Ref
99-1
About Robert J. Ursano
Robert J. Ursano is Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience and Chair at the Department of Psychiatry, Director, Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Maryland. Carol S. Fullerton is Research Professor at the Department of Psychiatry, Scientific Director, Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Maryland. ... Read more
Reviews for Textbook of Disaster Psychiatry
'This book should feature in the library of every ambulance service resilience department and should not gather dust. The long-term mental health impact of disaster is clearly demonstrated and well evidenced throughout this book.' Vincent Romano, Journal of Paramedic Practice 'This book should feature in the library of every ambulance service resilience department and should not gather dust. The long-term ... Read more