Individual and Community Responses to Trauma and Disaster: The Structure of Human Chaos - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521416337 ISBN 13: 9780521416337

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1994

Synopsis

422p cloth with purple dustjacket, from a Cambridge college library, pages unmarked, binding firm, very good condition

About this title

Review:

'A sterling compilation of authors and researchers ... this book will establish a new gold medal standard for mental health responses to traumatic effects.' T. M. Keane, National Center for PTSD, Boston

' ... an invaluable and unique work bringing together for the first time systematic detailed accounts and experiences of workers involved in the aftermath of a variety of disasters ... a comprehensive work for disaster planners as well as those embarking on the next generation of research.' Martin Deahl, British Journal of Medical Psychology

' ... an extremely valuable resource for the novice in the field as well as a ready reference for the seasoned professional. It is an absolute must for anyone interested in the topic. If you work with victims of trauma and disaster, and buy only one book this year, this should be the one ...'. J. D. Baxendale, Journal of Truamatic Stress

Book Description:

'I read this book with much pleasure. It is a real addition to the existing literature ... thoughtful ... state of the art ... both a handbook and a practical guide'. B. A. van der Kolk, Former President, International Traumatic Stress Society

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0521416337
• ISBN 13: 9780521416337
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 438
• Editor: Ursano Robert J., McCaughey Brian G., Fullerton Carol S.