An essential companion to Basics of Humanitarian Missions, the first volume in this series, this book is a practical guide to planning and managing relief operations in a range of specific emergency settings. The eleven chapters-each written by a leading professional-describe solutions to political, military, diplomatic, medical, and organizational challenges facing humanitarian operations.

Designed for students, teachers, practitioners, policy-makers, journalists, and other professionals, Emergency Relief Operations provides detailed case studies and tested strategies applicable to both natural and man-made crises-- from floods and earthquakes to medical emergencies, civil strife, and forced migration.