Humanitarian crises : the medical and public health response / edited by Jennifer Leaning, Susan M. Briggs, Lincoln C. Chen.

Cambridge, Mass. ; London : Harvard University Press, 1999.

xviii, 379 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Introduction / Jennifer Leaning -- The role of rapid assessment / Michael J. Toole -- Public health interventions / Eric K. Noji, Brent T. Burkholder -- Classic concepts in disaster medical response / Susan M. Briggs, Mark Leong -- Emergency care / Jennifer Leaning -- Disaster mental health: the U.S. experience and beyond / Brian W. Flynn -- Mental health and psychosocial effects of mass violence / Richard F. Mollica -- Psychological trauma and relief workers / Ruth A. Barron -- The new ethical boundaries / Sissela Bok -- Human rights challenges / Aryeh Neier, Jennifer Leaning -- Complex emergencies and NGOs: the example of CARE / Marc Lindenberg -- Coordination of health relief: the experience of the American Red Cross / Judith B. Lee -- Military support of relief: a cautionary review / Trueman W. Sharp, George A. Luz, Joel C. Gaydos -- Military security: lessons for relief / Frederick M. Burkle, Jr. -- The risks of military participation / Pierre Perrin -- Conclusion / Jennifer Leaning.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 333-369) and index.