Emergency Relief Operations

Early Warning Systems: From Surveillance to Risk Assessment to Action Ted R. Gurr and Barbara Harff Initial Response to Complex Emergencies and Natural Disasters Ed Tsui Evidence-Based Health Assessment Process in Complex Emergencies Frederick M. Burkle, Jr., M.D. Concern Worldwide's Approach to Water and Sanitation and Shelter Needs in Emergencies Tom Arnold Internal Displacement: A Challenge of Peace, Security, and Nationbuilding Francis M. Deng Protection Strategies in Humanitarian Interventions Gerald R. Martone Issues of Power and Gender in Complex Emergencies Judy A. Benjamin Clinical Aspects of Malnutrition Kevin M. Cahill, M.D. Military-NGO Interaction Timothy Cross An Introduction to NGO Field Security Randolph Martin Resolutions, Mandates, Aims, Missions, and Exit Strategies Larry Hollingworth The Transition from Conflict to Peace Richard Ryscavage, S.J.

Designed for students, teachers, practitioners, policy makers, journalists, and other professionals, this book is a practical guide to planning and managing relief operations in a range of emergency settings, addressing solutions to political, military, diplomatic, medical, and organizational challenges facing humanitarian operations. Cahill directs the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs at Fordham University. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

KEVIN M. CAHILL, M.D. is Director of Fordham's Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs and President of the Center for International Health and Cooperation in New York City.