Smiles from Our Sirens: Poetry and Wise Sayings from Emergency Management (Paperback) by Albert Samah

9798367775808. New condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 118. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 118 p. For centuries, scholars have used poetry and idioms to entertain and communicate profound truths across generations and different societies . These mechanisms have been used to decry injustice and rally men and women for noble causes. These media are still powerful tools for development. In this book, poetry and wise sayings have been used to entertain while communicating the fundamental mission areas of emergency management; Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. The rhythmic nature of the poems and wise sayings can serve as educational tools for communicating emergency management principles and concepts to young learners and students in elementary and high schools. They can also be used as teaching aids for training, especially with radiological emergency preparedness courses. Enjoy as you take a ride through the poems and idioms.