Engineering in Emergencies: A Practical Guide for Relief Workers

by Jan Davis (Editor), Robert Lambert (Editor)

Overview

Engineering in Emergencies is a hugely successful practical handbook for all relief workers involved in giving humanitarian assistance. It provides the information needed to implement an effective engineering response in the aftermath of an emergency. The second edition of Engineering in Emergencies maintains the practical content of the first edition but has been revised and updated to reflect developments in humanitarian relief in recent years. The combination of 'hard' topics, such as water and sanitation, and 'soft' topics, such as managerial skills and personal effectiveness, has been retained from the original edition and the book expanded to include two new chapters on security and telecommunications. The new second edition will be available both as a book and as a handy CD-ROM, especially designed to be light and easily portable for relief workers in the field. Engineering in Emergencies is developed in collaboration with the agency RedR - Engineers for Disaster Relief, based in Westminster.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781853395215
Publisher:	Practical Action Publishing
Publication date:	02/28/2002
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	728
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.59(d)

About the Author

Robert Lambert has a dual appointment at the University of Nottingham, UK, as lecturer in environmental history and lecturer in tourism and the environment. He is also a Senior Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia and co-editor of the journal Environment and History.

Table of Contents

1 Emergencies; 2 The humanitarian relief system; 3 Personal effectiveness; 4 Personal security; 5 Assessment and planning; 6 Management; 7 Logistics; 8 Telecommunications; 9 Environmental health; 10 Environmental sanitation; 11 Emergency water supply; 12 Water source development; 13 Water storage, treatment and distribution; 14 Pumps; 15 Mechanical plant; 16 Electrical plant; 17 Vehicles; 18 Roads, crossings and airstrips; 19 Shelter and built infrastructure; 20 Temporary settlements.

What People are Saying About This

Praise for the first edition: '"this is an outstanding book and a major landmark in its field." John G. Evans, CIWEM.

From the Publisher

[It is] very reassuring to have a reference book in the field which covers all aspects an engineer is expected to come across. Water and sanitation engineer on assignment Its use is highly recommended for all relief fieldworkers who have to deal with emergencies. Disasters This amazingly comprehensive book admirably covers a vast range of aspects the relief worker will deal with ... an indispensible reference book. New Civil Engineer It contains a mass of fascinating information to help field engineers and others to undertake their tasks swiftly, methodically and effectively. Water and Environmental Management Praise for the first edition: 'this is an outstanding book and a major landmark in its field.' John G. Evans, CIWEM.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for the first edition:
"This is an outstanding book and a major landmark in its field."

John G. Evans CIWEM

Praise for the first edition:
"This is an outstanding book and a major landmark in its field."

From the Publisher

Praise for the first edition:
"This is an outstanding book and a major landmark in its field."

John G. Evans