Emergency Relief Operations

by Kevin M. Cahill (Editor)

An essential companion to Basics of Humanitarian Missions, the first volume in this series, this book is a practical guide to planning and managing relief operations in a range of specific emergency settings. The eleven chapters-each written by a leading professional-describe solutions to political, military, diplomatic, medical, and organizational challenges facing humanitarian operations.

Designed for students, teachers, practitioners, policy-makers, journalists, and other professionals, Emergency Relief Operations provides detailed case studies and tested strategies applicable to both natural and man-made crises-- from floods and earthquakes to medical emergencies, civil strife, and forced migration.

Paperback

First published December 1, 2002

About the author

KEVIN M. CAHILL, M.D., is Director of Fordham’s Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs and President of the Center for International Health and Cooperation in New York City.