Learning from Disasters

Learning from Disasters
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 145
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ISBN-10 : 9781349279029
ISBN-13 : 1349279021
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Book Synopsis Learning from Disasters by : Brian Toft

Download or read book Learning from Disasters written by Brian Toft and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-27 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compelling book offers an important insight into the way organizations implement policies and procedures to prevent future disasters occurring. The third edition includes an introductory chapter which demonstrates on a theoretical and practical level a number of reasons why individuals and groups of people fail to learn from disasters in the first place. Based on thorough research, Learning from Disasters is essential reading for all those involved in risk management, disaster planning and security and safety management.


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