"The disaster information provided in this text is broad-based, comprehensive, and current, but equally important is the presentation format. In only 440 pages of text, Noji et al. have reviewed the significant elements of disaster-related issues, provided a behavioral profile on each, listed pro-active prevention and control measures, and, based on specific disaster knowledge gaps, enumerated detailed research recommendations. In my opinion, this book wouldbecome a well-worn volume in the library of all those involved in disaster work."--International Journal of Mass Emergencies and Disasters"The Public Health Consequences of Disasters is a significant update to the 1989 monograph by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....An outstanding desk reference...It is a fascinating book, which will serve as an authoritative source of information for many years to come."--Journal of the American Medical Association"One needs only read the first chapter of The Public Health Consequences of Disasters to understand how devastating disasters can really be...a reality check that is long overdue.... A much-needed catalogue of areas that require further investigation...outstanding job....The text is easy reading and seeks to present not only useful public-health issues, but also an overview of general disaster management, so that the reader has an understanding of thecritical link between these two areas. Noji has magnificently compiled a most useful text that should be required reading for students of public-health and emergency and disaster managers alike."--Lancet"Presents succinctly the public health impact of all major disasters...The editor and the authors of the book are experienced experts in the field of disaster mitigation and response...State-of-the-art description of the issues...Very useful and practical information for students and managers of disaster situations....This book will become the standard text for students of disasters in epidemiology and public health. It is comprehensive, well organized, andinformative, and it fills an important gap in the available literature on the subject. It is to be recommended as a textbook for courses on disasters and as a standard reference for personal orinstitutional libraries."--American Journal of Epidemiology"Finely written and edited text...offers a significant contribution to the field of disaster management....Noji's book offers much to those in public health, disaster-relief professionals, and physicians. Its strengths lie in the argument for the gathering of objective data to build a knowledge base...I would strongly recommend Eric Noji's book to all who work in this challenging and often overwhelming field."--Harvey W. Weinstein, MD, American Journal ofPreventive MedicineThe Public Health Consequences Of Disasters is the definitive review of technical knowledge about health risks by type of emergency, with chapters on cyclones, earthquakes, floods, famine, industrial disasters, nuclear accidents, and complex emergencies, as wellas epidemiologic techniques,surveillance , disease control,mental health and media relations.IUMANITARIAN TIMESR"This is an interesting compilation of public health aspects of important disaster phenomena....The book serves a unique niche and should appeal to diverse audiences."--Doody's Health Sciences Review Journal"This book can be recommended to academic intensivists who want to gain a deeper comprehension of epidemiology, geophysical and weather-related events, as well as human-generated disasters."--Critical Care Medicine
