Emergency management theory: Issues, barriers, and recommendations for improvement

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  • David A. McEntire, PhD

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https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.2005.0031

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Author Biography

David A. McEntire, PhD

Emergency Administration and Planning, Department of Public Administration, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas.

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05/01/2005

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McEntire, PhD, D. A. “Emergency Management Theory: Issues, Barriers, and Recommendations for Improvement”. Journal of Emergency Management, vol. 3, no. 3, May 2005, pp. 44-54, doi:10.5055/jem.2005.0031.

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