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change, how the change might manifesfitself, and when a change is
<br />Homeland Security
<br />likely to-happen:
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<br />Frameworks for Higher Education in Homeland Security. ISBN ,
<br />- Warming: Myth or Reality`? The Erring Ways of Chmatol-
<br />0- 309 - 09295 -7. 2005. 78 pp. $18.00. Available free online from the
<br />•Global
<br />ogy. Marcel Leroux. ISBN 3-540-23909-X, .. 2005. 510 pp. $129 00;
<br />National Academies Press, 500 Fifth Street NW, Box 285, Washing- _
<br />ton, DC 20055; (202) 334 -3313, (860) http: / /books.nap
<br />-Available from Springer New York, PO Box 2485, Secaucus, -NJ
<br />_6244242;
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<br />07094 -2485; (212) 460 -1500, (800) 777 - 4643; e-mail: service -ny@
<br />springer-sbm.com; hup :f1wwtv.springeronline.com /. _
<br />edu 1catalog11J141.html. - ,
<br />After the events of September 11, 2001, the U.S. academic
<br />- In the global warming debate, definitive answers to-questions
<br />community responded with an outpouring of" course offerings, con
<br />about ultimate_ causes and effects remain elusive. This author seeks
<br />centrations, certificates, and degree programs for students wishing
<br />to separate fact from fiction in this critical debate from a clima-
<br />to further their knowledge of homeland security. This occurred '
<br />tological perspective. Beginning -with a review of the dire hypothe-
<br />without any apparent guidance, direction, or input at the - national j
<br />ses for climate trends,-the author describes the history of the 1998
<br />level._ To consider what; if any, national imperative should drive - 16
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<br />Intergovernmental Panel on'- Climate Change (IPCC) and subsequent
<br />such offerings and programs, the National --Academies' Policy and '
<br />conferences. He discusses the main conclusions of the three IPCC
<br />Global Affairs Division convened a committee to discuss whether
<br />_ reports and the predicted impact on global temperatures; rainfall, ;
<br />there are core pedagogical and skill -based program needs; examine
<br />weather; and climate, while highlighting the mounting confusion and
<br />current and proposed programs; comment on;_possible parallels be-
<br />sensationalism of reports "in the media. He also ,postulates alternate
<br />twe'en- homeland security, area studies, international relations, and
<br />causes of climate change; analyzes the trends for global tempera-
<br />science policy; and suggest potential curricula needs. This report
<br />tures, rainfall patterns, and sea level; and questions- whether warm -"
<br />presents the committee's findings and serves as a preliminary analy-
<br />ing may be considered- a,benefit" in some regions: Finally, he sug- _
<br />sis of educational issues in homeland security. _
<br />bests a- number of priorities to help climatologists- better understand
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<br />processes of climate change, integrate them into.climate models, and
<br />Homeland Security :,A Complete Guide to Understanding, Prevent-
<br />-Accurately predict future changes in climate.
<br />ing, and Surviving Terrorism. Mark. A. Sauter and James Jay Ca-
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<br />rafano. ISBN 0- 07- 144064 - X:"2005. 556 pp: $69.95: Available from-
<br />Weather Catastrophes and Climate Change: Is There Still Hope for -
<br />The McGraw- Hill, Companies, Order - Services, PO Box_ 182604;
<br />Us? ISBN.3- 937624 -81 -3, Order number 302 - 04221. 2005. 264 pp.
<br />Columbus, OH 43272 -3031; (877 833- 5524,• e -mail: pbg.ecommerce
<br />29.90 €. Available from Munehener Riickversicher- ungs- Gesellschaft
<br />_custserv@mcgraw -hill. com; http://books.mcgraw-hill.com/.
<br />- (Munich Re), Konigstrasse 107, 80$02 Miinchen, Germany; +49 -(0)
<br />This textbook provides a- practical foundation in homeland se-
<br />891891 -5291; http://Www.munichre.com/. -
<br />curity for professionals, students; and concerned citizens alike. De-
<br />- This book is a collection of essays from _22 leading experts that
<br />signed for- readers who need to understand both the big picture and
<br />presents a_ comprehensive review of current, climate change knowl-
<br />their own -roles in the war against terrorism_, the book provides an -
<br />edge. The essays shed light on the causes, effects; and interrelations
<br />There
<br />over -view of an increasingly complex and misunderstood topic.
<br />Filled with real -life examples and` tips, this resource covers the ba-
<br />of- global climate development from a variety of perspectives.
<br />is a wide range' of topics, including climate history, El Nino, and
<br />sics of homeland security, such as national strategies and principles;
<br />modern climate models. The book also discusses the potential op-- _
<br />federal, ,state and local roles; terrorist history" and tactics; cyberter
<br />tions for political and social action and spells out the "opportunities
<br />rorism; business preparedness; critical infrastructure protection;
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<br />and risks for the insurance industry.
<br />- weapons of mass destruction' and key policy issues. Each chapter
<br />includes an overview, learning objectives, source document; discus-
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<br />topic, summary, and quiz.
<br />-
<br />Use of Former (Shuttered Hospitals) to Expand Surge Capacity:
<br />GAO Reports
<br />Requirements for Reopening a Shuttered Hospital in an _ Emer-
<br />gency and Suggestions for Meeting These Requirements. 2005.
<br />The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports provide
<br />208 pp. Available free online from the Agency for Healthcare Re-
<br />background information and insight into key issues and concerns of
<br />search and Quality, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville; MD 20850,-_-(301)
<br />the U.S. Congress. The office frequently' publishes studies regarding
<br />4271364; http:/ lwww .ahrq'gov /resea- chAhwtered /.
<br />- hazards and, disaster policy. Some recent GAO- reports and testimo-
<br />This report from the - Agency for Healthcare Research and
<br />nice that might interest Observer readers are listed below. Summa
<br />Quality" offers-some important, timely information for emergency
<br />responders and public health officials; charged with ,opening shut-
<br />vies and full-text are available on the Web at http : / /Www.gao.gov /.
<br />Printed copies are also available.. The first copy is free. Additional
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<br />tered hospitals to respond to the-crisis created by Hurricane Katrina =
<br />copies are $2.00 each. To order, contact the GAO, 441 G Street
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<br />and other disasters. Areas of discussion include management teams, _
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<br />NW, Room LM; Washington DC 20548; (202) 512 - 6000;
<br />( 202);512 - 2537,• http: /l- II- bin /0rdtab.pl.
<br />facilities, staffing, security, equipment and supplies, and patient
<br />transport. A 38 -page "Surge Toolkit" ___and a 99 -page "Facility
<br />Homeland -Security: DHS' Efforts to Enhance First Respond-
<br />Checklist" are also - available. _ -
<br />-
<br />ers'- All- Hazards Capabilities _Continue to Evolve. GAO-05- _
<br />Management of Public Health Emergencies—A. Resource Guide
<br />-652. 2005." 64 pp.
<br />for Physicians and Other Community Responders. 2005, CD -ROM.
<br />September II: Monitoring of World Trade Center Health Ef-
<br />Free. Available from Jim Lyznicki, American Medical - Association
<br />fects"Has Progressed, But Not for Federal Responders. GAO -
<br />Center for_Public Health Preparedness and Disaster Response; (312j
<br />05- 10201.. 2005. 25 pp.
<br />464 -4520; e -mail: disasterCd @ama- assn.org; mtp :1 /www.ama -assn
<br />org/ama/puYlcategory/6206.html. _
<br />Department of Homeland Security: Strategic Management of
<br />-In this era of increased threats of terrorism and other- catastr97
<br />Training Important for Successful Transformation. - GAO -05- _
<br />phis emergencies, all health care professionals need to become more
<br />- 888. 2005. 46 pp.
<br />proficient-in disaster - response and-the management of mass casual-
<br />Climate Change: Federal Reports on Climate Change Fund- :
<br />ties. This compilation of Web--, and- computer -based resources is
<br />ing Should Be .Clearer and _Mori Complete- GAO -05 -461._
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<br />designed as a quick and easy reference tool. Featuring timely infor-
<br />2005. 47 pp. - -
<br />mation, and including more than 1,000 links to useful resources, the
<br />guide will better prepare health -care professionals to meet the health
<br />- Hurricane Katrina: Providing Oversight of the Nation's Pre-
<br />and mental health-needs of children and adults affected by natural
<br />paredness, : Response, and Recovery Activities. GAO =05-
<br />y�
<br />disasters, terrorism, and other catastrophic events; participate in ,
<br />10531. 2005. 21 pp. _
<br />hospital',-community, and family emergency planning and response
<br />Army Corps of Engineers: -Lake Pontchartrain and Vicinity -
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<br />efforts; locate.relevant education and training opportunities.
<br />Hurricane Protection Project. GAO -05 -10501. 2005. 8 pp.
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