Introduction to International Disaster Management

Introduction to International Disaster Management, 3rd Edition, is a textbook that introduces students and practitioners to the global emergency management profession. It surveys how hazard risk is managed internationally, identifying sources of risk and vulnerability as well as the diverse stakeholders involved.

The volume examines the impacts of large-scale catastrophic disasters and explains how these events shape risk reduction efforts worldwide. Coverage highlights outcomes from the United Nations Hyogo Framework for Action (2005–2015) and broadens focus on small-island developing states.

Designed to support study, each chapter begins with key terms and summaries before addressing multilateral agreements, international agencies, and non-governmental organizations.