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This is an account from a Japanese physician. It is very interesting and I read it in one sitting from cover to cover. The author focuses on the medical aspect of what happened to the Japanese people in Hiroshima. Obviously, he was flying blind in trying to treat the people experiencing burns and radiation poisoning. He himself was terribly wounded by flying debris and glass, and spent a month recovering from his wounds. His anger at the Americans is quickly changed when he meets the concerned members of the American Occupation.

Although interesting, this account lacks something. First of all, it is a narrow perspective of the Japanese suffering. One finds a lot of what happened medically. What happened psychologically? He describes the physical destruction overall. However, how did it affect the city and region as a whole. There are also some prominent misspellings throughout this copy.

This is a documented account of what happens when man uses nuclear weapons. It is not a pretty picture. Our leaders should read this before we even think about the purchase or use of nuclear weapons. One also should think if these weapons ever came into the hands of rogue states (Iran) or terrorists. The authors describes the suffering of a population.

In "Hiroshima Diary," Dr. Michihiko Hachiya recounts his experience as both a victim of the atomic bomb and a first-responder of aid.
Hachiya's account graphically depicts the confusing, terrible weeks that followed the atomic attack on Hiroshima. His matter-of -fact interpretation revels how little modern portrayals of the bombing compare with reality.
The destruction wrought upon the Japanese people at Hiroshima is not to be underestimated, however, Hachiya bares facts that today seem unbelievable in light of the vast devastation.
For all his suffering and all he has been witness to, Hachiya demonstrates little resentment towards the Americans who completely altered his way of life.
A profound book that is both troubling in its imagery and beautiful in its language. No less poignant today than so many years ago.
REVIEW EVERY BOOK YOU READ! AUTHORS DESERVE YOUR OPINIONS!

This book was written by a Japanese doctor who lived in Hiroshima at the time of the bombing. It was interesting reading an account from a survivor. Since it comes from a diary and not just memories, in the beginning the people were not even aware of the nature of the bomb. There is more of a technical medical nature than the average reader would prefer, but it's still worth the read. Most surprising to me was the attitude of the people once they knew what kind of bomb it was.

I read this book when I was in college, as a chemistry/chemical engineering major. As a young scientist, I was enamored of the sheer power contained with atoms, and was intrigued by atomic/nuclear weapons. My goal was to earn a PhD in nuclear engineering and to pursue a career at a National Laboratory such as Los Alamos or Sandia, where I hoped to work in the development of these sort of weapons.

This book changed my life. The personal accounts of the doctor in this book had a profound effect on me, both intellectually and emotionally. I was horrified by the effects of this technology. I changed my career plans and now pursue the development of much more helpful materials. I highly recommend reading this book.

This is an accurate and first-hand account of the bombing of Hiroshima as well as the Japanese attitude during World War II. Although medical in nature, I did not find this book at all overwhelming or too scientifically detailed. It was a quite easy read and allowed me to relate the Japanese citizens of this traumatic period.

More than a medical documentation, this was a dramatic tale of real people, real situations and real feelings. Surprisingly, it was not depressing and did not leave me riddled with guilt over being an American. I was impressed by the heroic acts of regular Japanese citizens and dumbfounded over their undying allegience to thier plight and country; AT the same time they did not express morosness or hatred twords the incoming American soldiers- instead they welcomed them as notable collegues and almost friends. Despite the disparity of thier people and thier country they were able to see past all feelings of disdain and recogize that the most important thing was family, love and friendship. In addition to it being a beutiful story, I also gained vast knowledge of the effects of radiation and the Atomic bomb-- a seemingly gaurded secreat amoungst American history lessons.

I'm prejudiced, but since I wrote this in my official capacity, it is in the public domain. The plot is lousy, and there is certainly no hero.

The book does have the best info we had at the time, and provides recommendations on how radiological casualties might be handled medically.

The Department of Defense makes this type of medical NBC defense information freely available to all, but its primary focus is on the protection of the servicemember in a combat environment. For further information and electronic copies, the Armed Forces Rabiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI) can be accessed on the web.

This is the Bible of Disaster Medicine! We have been waiting a very long time for a resource that truly encompasses the very broad subject of Disaster Medicine. What this book uniquely does is acknowledge that one cannot learn Disaster Medicine without learning Emergency Management. With nearly 200 chapters, all of Emergency Management and every conceivable topic and scenario in Disaster Medicine is thoroughly discussed. Buy this book and you are done......until the next edition comes out

Unfortunately this bok mainly details possible mechanisms of terrorist attack, some quite implausible. There is little detail on the morbidty from prior attacks, and even less on on disasters such as bushfires or tsunamis. I coudn't find a section on even epidemic control.
there is a lot of opinion, most related to US organisational structures, little in the way of practical tips or facts.

what have I done with it? I left it in Indonesia to save me from an excess baggage fee,; buy something else.

I'm told this is the most comprehensive text in the field, period! And I know that it has been painstakingly assembled by the World's foremost experts in Disaster and Emergency Medicine. Wherever there has been a disaster - Dr. Ciottone has been there. The editor and contributor list reads like a who's who in Disaster Medicine. This will surely remain The Definitive work on Disaster Medicine for years. Whether you work in Emergency Medicine, the Military, public service or even as a parent, this is a must have. I love it!

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