Book Review — Management and Information Technology in Disasters

Here is the new review that is posted on Recovery Diva’s blog. Yes, I am a co-author and editor of the book, but it is nice to see a good review of the work we did on the publication.

A quick synopsis is here:

Book Review: Disaster Management and Information Technology: Professional Response and Recovery Management in the Age of Disasters.

Editors: Hans Jochen Scholl, Eric E. Holdeman, F. Kees Boersma.

Published by Springer Publishers; ISBN-10 3031209389; Price is $100.

Content: A comprehensive guide to the multifaceted world of disaster management, seamlessly integrated with modern technology.

Reviewer: David Hammel, Command and Control Specialist, Founder and CEO of Balcony.io, a Silicon Valley tech company offering a Messaging and Management platform for Orchestrating Disaster Response.

Overview:

“Disaster Management and Information Technology” is an enlightening read that not only addresses the current technological applications in disaster response but also provides a robust mapping of challenges and solutions, both current and future. It paints a vivid picture of the incredible complexity of disaster management and emphasizes the human role in it, regardless of the technology used.