Social Computing in Homeland Security: Disaster Promulgation and Response
| AUTHOR | Ding, Amy Wenxuan |
| PUBLISHER | Information Science Reference (03/31/2009) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
The sequence of major events that occurred after entering the twenty-first century have all pointed to an effective emergency response as one of the most complex challenges many countries now face. Social Computing in Homeland Security: Disaster Promulgation and Response presents a theoretical framework addressing how to enhance national response capabilities and ready the public in the presence of human-made or natural disasters. A practical reference for those involved in disaster response and management, this book explores fascinating topics including designing effective threat warning advisories, quantifying public reactions to and confidence in warning advisories, and assessing how anxiety and fear translate into impacts on effective response and social productivity.
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ISBN-13:
9781605662282
ISBN-10:
1605662283
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Unsewn / Adhesive Bound)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
283
Carton Quantity:
12
Product Dimensions:
8.50 x 1.00 x 11.20 inches
Weight:
2.60 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Table of Contents,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Computers | System Administration - Backup & Recovery
Dewey Decimal:
363.34
Library of Congress Control Number:
2008037979
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The sequence of major events that occurred after entering the twenty-first century have all pointed to an effective emergency response as one of the most complex challenges many countries now face. Social Computing in Homeland Security: Disaster Promulgation and Response presents a theoretical framework addressing how to enhance national response capabilities and ready the public in the presence of human-made or natural disasters. A practical reference for those involved in disaster response and management, this book explores fascinating topics including designing effective threat warning advisories, quantifying public reactions to and confidence in warning advisories, and assessing how anxiety and fear translate into impacts on effective response and social productivity.
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