Disaster Management: Strictly on the Basis of Prescribed Syllabus with Modern Trends

This book meant to serve the needs of those pursing their masters’ in education, books into the discipline of disaster management. Written as an introductory manual, the book takes a multidimensional approach to the discussion of the subject, which involves preparing, supporting and rebuilding society when natural or human made disasters occur. Involving the process of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery, disaster management is multilayered, bringing within its purview a whole range of conditions and tasks. The book engaged in a full-fledged discussion of the practices, processes, techniques, equipment and managerial strategies involved, both in pre-as well as post-disaster conditions. Delving into specific disaster scenarios, the book manages to convey to the readers essential information on what to do in case of unprecedented disasters as well as informing them academically on the issue. It also takes a look at current trends in the field, making a survey of future developments. It is hoped that the comprehensive and insightful contents of the book prove satisfactory to the readers.