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The Welfare State East and West
Oxford University Press 1986; US$ 89.99A unique comparative examination of the different ways in which modern democratic societies provide welfare today, with special attention to the US, Japan, Britain, Scandinavia, West Germany, and Israel. more...
Scientific Networking and the Global Health Network Supercourse
IOS Press 2006; US$ 144.00Technologies such as the Internet, telecommunications, and others, have a potential to help us prepare for disasters, however, oftentimes scientists are not taking advantage of them. This work focuses on the importance of the networking of scientists researching the area of natural and man-made disasters, to try to prepare the world better. more...
Framework for Alcohol Policy in WHO European Region
World Health Organization 2006; US$ 13.50The European Region is the WHO region with the highest alcohol intake in the world. Not only per capita consumption but also the disease burden from alcohol are twice the world average. Alcohol is the third-largest risk factor for death and disability in the Region and the largest risk factor among young people. The framework for alcohol policy in... more...
Global Status Report
World Health Organization 2004; US$ 54.00The Global Status Report on Alcohol 2004 is a new edition of the Report published by WHO in 1999. This edition provides an update of the role of alcohol in global health and contains data not found in the earlier edition. The Report seeks to document what is known about alcohol consumption and drinking patterns among various population groups, alcohol's... more...
Leading a Support Group
McGraw-Hill Education 2006; US$ 165.00The use of support groups in healthcare, education and also elements of commerce and industry has great potential. This book uses the conversational/tutorial approach in teaching the basic skills of running support groups. more...
International Seminar On Nuclear War And Planetary Emergencies - 32nd Session
World Scientific Publishing Company 2005; US$ 140.00This volume contains the proceedings of the 32nd International Seminar on Nuclear War and Planetary Emergencies, which was attended by global leaders in their scientific fields, advisors to presidents, defence secretaries, and high-level diplomats. Readers are invited to participate in the fascinating debate on the wide range of subjects covered including... more...
Promoting Community Resilience in Disasters
Springer-Verlag New York Inc 2006; US$ 69.99Discussing trauma and adjustment to trauma, this title focuses on schools and other related community-based networks as gateways to assisting children and families to prepare for a large scale disaster. It assesses risk, and offers education programs for schools, children, and families, the public, and organizations and government. more...
Recent Developments in Alcoholism
Springer 2006; US$ 79.99Alcohol is the substance most frequently used by youth. According to 2002 data from Monitoring the Future (MTF), a nationally representative survey of youth, 78% of 12th graders, 67% of 10th graders and 47% of 8th graders reported consuming alcohol in their lives. Youth who drink may experience a range of adverse short and long-term consequences including... more...
Social and Economic Control of Alcohol
Taylor & Francis 2007; US$ 83.95Alcohol distribution and consumption has been linked with controversy throughout history. Modern battles regarding its use, misuse, and regulation continue to evolve according to changing societal mores and legal precedents. This book is useful for those interested in developing or influencing policy making in the area of alcohol control. more...
The Role of Laboratories and Blood Banks in Disaster Situations
Pan American Health Organization 2003; US$ 30.00This disk contains: A technical publication that summarizes the function of laboratories and blood banks in disaster situations, and the actions they can take to be better prepared. A PowerPoint presentation for training purposes, which can be used in seminars and courses. A special script on the content of the presentation. more...









