The Law of Emergencies-2E

The Law of Emergencies: Public Health and Disaster Management - 2nd Edition
Author: Nan D. Hunter

"The Law of Emergencies: Public Health and Disaster Management" introduces the American legal system as it interacts with disaster management, public health, and civil unrest issues. Nan Hunter illustrates how the law operates in real-life emergencies, where individuals often make split-second decisions. The book covers major legal principles underlying emergency policy and operations, analyzing legal authority at federal, state, and local levels. It places these issues in historical context while focusing on contemporary questions. Each chapter includes primary texts, reader-friendly explanations, sample discussion questions, and scenarios to apply the concepts in practice. This resource is essential for professionals involved in emergency management, public health, and related fields.

Top 5 Key Features:

1. Comprehensive analysis of legal principles underlying emergency policy and operations.
2. Examination of legal authority across federal, state, and local levels.
3. Inclusion of primary texts and reader-friendly explanations for complex legal concepts.
4. Sample discussion questions and scenarios in each chapter to facilitate practical application.
5. Focus on real-life emergencies to illustrate the application of legal principles.

Book Information:

• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Binding Type: Paperback
• ISBN: 9780128042755