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HUMANITARIAN LOGISTICS
MEETING THE CHALLENGE OF PREPARING FOR AND RESPONDING TO DISASTERS |
| By: |
Martin Christopher, Peter Tatham, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| List price:
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£39.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0749462469 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780749462468 |
| Publisher: |
KOGAN PAGE LTD |
| Pub. date: |
3 April, 2011 |
| Pages: |
288 |
| Description: |
Examines the key challenges faced by those whose role it is to organize and distribute resources in the most difficult of situations. With focus on pre-disaster preparation, rather than post-disaster assistance, this title provides best practice for those who need to understand the many challenges and ways to respond effectively in this area. |
| Synopsis: |
In 2007, there were 34 armed conflicts worldwide. That same year, a total of 414 natural disasters affected 211 million people. Overall, these natural disasters resulted in 16,847 deaths, and caused $74.9 billion in damages. "Humanitarian Logistics" examines the key challenges facing those whose role it is to organize and distribute resources in the most difficult of situations. This multi-contributor title includes insights from some of the world's leading experts in humanitarian logistics. It examines key issues including, warehousing, procurement and funding. With particular focus on pre-disaster preparation, rather than post-disaster assistance, "Humanitarian Logistics" provides current thinking as well as best practice for those who need to understand the many challenges and ways to respond effectively in this crucial area. |
| Illustrations: |
Illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Kogan Page Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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