Toxic Turmoil: Psychological and Societal Consequences of Ecological Disasters

Part I: General Introduction to the Theme. 1. Ecological Disaster: a Concern for the Future; J.M. Havenaar. 2. Public Health Aspects of Chemical Accidents. An Overview; P.J. Baxter. 3. Understanding Psychological and Societal Response to Toxic Hazards. The Psychological Response of Individuals, Groups, Authorities and Media; J.G. Cwikel, et al. Part II: Case Examples of Ecological Disasters. 4. Psychological Response of Mothers of Young Children to the Three Mile Island and Chernobyl Nuclear Plant Accidents One Decade Later; E.J. Bromet, L. Litcher. 5. The Chaotic Aftermath of an Airplane Crash in Amsterdam: a Second Disaster; J. Yzermans, B. Gersons. 6. Ten Years on: What do we know about the Gulf War Syndrome? S. Wessely. 7. The Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster: Impact on Mental Health; S. Murthy. 8. Psychological and Physical Health Effects of the 1995 Sarin Attack in the Tokyo Subway System; N. Asukai, K. Maekawa. 9. Psycho-social Health and Well-being in the Aral Sea Area. Results from a Survey in an Area of Slow Environmental Degradation; J. van der Meer, et al. Part III: Dealing with Ecological Disaster. 10. Methodological Issues in the Investigation of Chemical Incidents; H.M. Fielder, et al. 11. Responding to the Psychosocial Effects of Toxic Disaster: Policy Initiatives, Constraints and Challenges; S.M. Becker. 12. Voices from the Inside - Psychological Responses to Toxic Disasters; A. Speckhard. 13. Disasters and the Selection of Public Health Priorities: A Perspective from Developing Countries; J. de Jong. 14. Epilogue: Lessons Learned and Unresolved Issues; J.M. Havenaar, et al. Index.