UK Emergency Preparedness: A Step in the Right Direction?
A comprehensive review of Great Britain's approach to emergency management took place at the beginning of the 21st century in an effort to enhance Britain's ability to withstand and deal with disruptive events. It is possible that civil protection in Britain will become overly focused on preparing...
| Publicado en: | Journal of International Affairs Vol. 59; no. 2; pp. 63 - 86 |
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Journal of International Affairs
Spring/Summer 2006
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