Engineering in Emergencies: A Practical Guide for Relief Workers

ISBN 10: 1853395218 / ISBN 13: 9781853395215

Published by Practical Action Publishing, 2002

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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. Jan Davis is a chartered engineer with experience in both emergency relief and long-term development. He has worked for Oxfam as an emergency water engineer and is currently a Senior Training Officer responsible for delivering RedR's training programme. Robert Lambert is Director of RedR. An engineer with over 15 years' experience in Africa and elsewhere, he has extensive experience in selecting, preparing, training and debriefing a wide range of professionals for humanitarian relief work. Publié par Practical Action Publishing en 2002, broché avec une couverture souple dans un état moyen et plastifié ,intérieur en bon état avec un texte en langue anglaise , format 15.88 x 3.81 x 22.86 cm, 738 pages .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Engineering in Emergencies: A Practical Guide for Relief Workers
• Publisher: Practical Action Publishing
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1853395218
• ISBN 13: 9781853395215
• Binding: Couverture souple
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Bon

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Synopsis

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.

About the Authors

Jan Davis is a chartered engineer with experience in both emergency relief and long-term development. He has worked for Oxfam as an emergency water engineer and is currently a Senior Training Officer responsible for delivering RedR’s training programme.

Robert Lambert is Director of RedR. An engineer with over 15 years’ experience in Africa and elsewhere, he has extensive experience in selecting, preparing, training and debriefing a wide range of professionals for humanitarian relief work.