Routledge Designing Emergency Management: China's Post-SARS Experience

Explore the evolution of China's emergency management sector through this detailed study of the 2003-2012 period. Triggered by the 2003 SARS crisis, this era established the foundations for how the nation handles large-scale health emergencies, including the responses seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. This book provides a deep look into the legislative and structural changes that occurred during a decade of transformation. Readers will find a comprehensive account of the new laws and regulations enacted at the national level. The text examines how organizational structures were rearranged and created to improve response capabilities. It also details the specific response plans for individual emergencies that were either completely new or heavily recrafted during this timeframe. This work serves as a vital resource for understanding the historical milestones that shaped modern Chinese disaster and crisis management protocols.