Crises in Russia : contemporary management policy and practice from a historical perspective / edited by Boris Porfiriev and Greg Simons.

This unique book explores the problems of the national crisis management system in Russia, a country undergoing political, social and economic transition and one which is also prone to natural and man-made disasters. In detailing policy, institutional and legal issues and illustrating a number of ca...

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Other Authors: Porfirʹev, B. N. (Boris Nikolaevich), Simons, Greg
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Farnham, Surrey, England ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate, ©2012.
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Summary:This unique book explores the problems of the national crisis management system in Russia, a country undergoing political, social and economic transition and one which is also prone to natural and man-made disasters. In detailing policy, institutional and legal issues and illustrating a number of case studies, the authors offer new ways of resolving the effects of disasters as well as increasing resilience by improving our understanding of the risks and vulnerabilities.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 298 pages) : illustrations, map
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781409442288
1409442284
9781409470939
1409470938
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.