{"product_id":"9781394253876","title":"Emergency Management Concepts and Strategies for Effective Programs","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEmergency Management\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConcepts and Strategies for Effective Programs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLucien G. Canton\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Industrial Health \u0026amp; Safety\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComprehensive examination of emergency management for creating effective programs and organizational planning strategies\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmergency Management\u003c\/i\u003e provides an overview of the larger context within which emergency management response occurs and stresses the development of programs to address a wide range of issues. Not limited to traditional emergency response to natural disasters, it addresses a conceptual model capable of integrating multiple disciplines and dealing with unexpected emergencies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book details the three pillars on which successful emergency management is based: an understanding of history, knowledge of social science research, and technical expertise in emergency management operations. It also provides insights on future potential crises like climate change and pandemics.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNewly revised to reflect recent events such as the COVID pandemic and subsequent resilience efforts, this Third Edition features expanded coverage of strategic planning, recovery, and crisis communication tools as well as updated real-world examples and references. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes information on: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow emergency management has evolved and reasons why the current method of response planning doesn't work as well as it should\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeadership in crisis and establishing and administering an emergency management program\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe traditional macro view of hazard identification and analysis and the micro view required for continuity planning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRisk as the basis for strategy development and the planning process, techniques, and methods for coordinating response and crisis management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is a valuable reference for professionals in law enforcement, state and local emergency managers and planners involved in emergency management, elected officials and government administrators, and advanced students in related programs of study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLucien G. Canton\u003c\/b\u003e, CEM CBCP, has over 40 years of experience in hazard and risk analysis, loss reduction, and emergency planning. He was the Director of Emergency Services for the City of San Francisco from 1996 to 2004. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Canton was an Emergency Management Specialist with the Federal Emergency Management Agency from 1990 to 1996. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31 August 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394253876\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44557689716876,"sku":"9781394253876","price":106.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394253876.jpg?v=1780618442","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781394253876","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}