Research Catalog

Title

Are we ready? : public health since 9/11 / David Rosner and Gerald Markowitz.

Author

Rosner, David, 1947-

Publication

Berkeley : University of California Press ; New York : Milbank Memorial Fund, c2006.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Markowitz, Gerald E.
• Milbank Memorial Fund

Description

xvi, 193 p.; 23 cm.

Summary

A contemporary history of a critical period, Are We Ready? analyzes the impact of 9/11, the anthrax attacks that followed, and preparations for a possible smallpox attack on the nation's public health infrastructure. David Rosner and Gerald Markowitz interviewed local, state, and federal officials to determine the immediate reactions of key participants in these events. The authors explore the extent to which these emergencies permanently altered the political, cultural, and organizational life of the country and consider whether the nation is now better prepared to withstand another potentially devastating attack. This well-reasoned and well-researched book presents compelling evidence that few with hands-on experience with disease and emergency preparedness believe that an adequate response to terrorism--whether biological, chemical, or radiological--is possible without a strong and vibrant infrastructure to provide everyday services as well as emergency responses.

Series Statement

California/Milbank books on health and the public ; 15

Uniform Title

• Project Muse UPCC books.
• California/Milbank books on health and the public 15.

Subject

• 2001
• Needs Assessment
• Government
• Disaster Planning
• Bioterrorism
• September 11 Terrorist Attacks
• Public Policy
• Emergency management > United States
• Emergency medical services > United States
• Medical policy > United States
• September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001 > Health aspects > New York
• Needs Assessment > United States
• Government > United States
• Government > New York City
• Disaster Planning > United States
• Disaster Planning > New York City
• Bioterrorism > United States
• Bioterrorism > New York City
• September 11 Terrorist Attacks > United States
• September 11 Terrorist Attacks > New York City
• Public Policy > United States
• Public Policy > New York City
• New York (State)
• New York
• United States
• New York City

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 163-180) and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

September 11 and the shifting priorities of public and population health in New York City -- Emergency preparedness, bioterrorism, and the states -- Emergency preparedness, bioterrorism, and the CDC: federal involvement before and after 9/11.

ISBN

• 0520249208 (cloth : alk. paper)
• 0520250389 (pbk. : alk. paper)
• 9780520249202
• 9780520250383

LCCN

^^2006007396

OCLC

64589057

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library