Encyclopaedia of Disaster Management (3 Vols-Set)

Contents: Vol. I: Disaster Management Policy and Administration: Preface. 1. Disaster: meaning and impact. 2. Challenges of disaster preparedness, prevention, mitigation and rehabilitation. 3. Policy and administrative framework for disaster management. 4. Planning for disaster preparedness. 5. Public administration for disaster management. 6. Information, education and communication in disaster management. 7. Material and financial management during relief operations. 8. People's participation in disaster management. 9. Disaster preparedness for vulnerable groups (Poor, aged, women, nursing mothers, children, physically challenged). 10. Disaster prevention through sustainable development. 11. HRD, Team work and conflict resolution in disaster management. 12. Rehabilitation management. 13. Disaster mitigation: building disaster resilient communities. 14. Health and disaster management. 15. Disaster management: role of local institutions. 16. Disaster management: mitigation and rehabilitation of animals. 17. Disaster management and management by objectives. 18. Management Information System (MIS). 19. Use of information technology in disaster management. 20. Network techniques: PERT/CPM. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. II: Management of Natural Disasters: Preface. Killer earthquake in Pakistan and India, 8 October, 2005. 1. Earthquakes: a case study of Gujarat. 2. Earthquakes (Tsunami): a case study of Tsunami in Asia (26 December 2004). 3. Cyclones: a case study of Andhra Pradesh. 4. Drought: a case study of Rajasthan. 5. Flood management: a case study of Assam, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka (26 July 2005). 6. Desertification, land degradation and deforestation. 7. Avalanche and landslide: a case study of Jammu and Kashmir. Appendices: i. 2005 Maharashtra floods. ii. Killer Hurricane Katrina, USA, 2005. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. III: Management of Man-made Disasters: Preface. 1. Chemical disaster: a case study of Bhopal Gas Tragedy and Ranbaxy Ltd. 2. Accidents: road and railway accidents: a case study of Chandigarh and Punjab respectively. 3. Violence: with special references to violence against women. 4. Domestic violence. 5. Stresses and strains. 6. Disaster created in Cosmos through environment pollution. 7. Occupational hazards and health disaster. 8. Nuclear disaster. 9. Radiation hazards. 10. Lifestyle (Life time) disease disasters with special reference to HIV/AIDS. 11. Population explosion disaster. 12. Urban slums--living disaster. 13. Disaster caused by wars and internal conflicts: refugees. Bibliography. Index.

"Volume one on Disaster Management Policy and Administration deals with the concept and theoretical framework essential for prevention, relief, mitigation, preparedness and rehabilitation. These have been supplemented with framework to avoid or lessen the impact of man-made or natural disasters. The impact of disasters can be lessened through advance planning, developing warning system as well as prompt implementation. It is essential to understand and practice all the techniques which can help us in prevention, mitigation, and rehabilitation. Techniques like mapping, advance planning and preparing decision packages, using MBO approach, network analyses, time management, co-ordination, information technology, human resource development, etc.

Volume two on Management of Natural Disasters deals with natural disasters like earthquake, cyclone, drought, flood, landslide, avalanches, etc. A characteristic feature of natural disasters is that they take a large toll in developing countries due to poor preparedness, lack of advance warning system, lack of well trained manpower coupled with corruption. Until and unless the Government is sincere, the natural disasters would result in large scale damages. It is good that the government has introduced a draft disaster management bill but action is more important which require hard work, dedication and sufficient equipment. In addition, people's education and participation are key to control the impact of disasters.

Volume three on Management of Man-made Disasters deals with disasters which are increasing with every passing year. These include accidents--roads, rail and air, diseases like HIV/AIDS, violence, refugees racial war and a host of others. These are a result of modern style of life. People are exploiting the resources ruthlessly resulting into lop-sided development. Environment has become polluted. What is needed is sustainable development. Man-made disasters which can be serious concern due to their daily impact on socio-economic life of the people. We have dealt serious man-made disasters and also suggested as to how we can grapple with them." (jacket)