About the Authors

This volume is based on contributions made to the first edition by experts in the field of mine action. The MAIC wishes to express its sincerest gratitude to all those who contributed their time, effort and subject-matter expertise to this first volume, including the following individuals:

Don Cummings
Laurence Desvignes
Eric Filippino
Natasha Franceschi
Richard Kidd
John Lancaster
Dave McCracken
Donald F. "Pat" Patierno
Dr. Kenneth Rutherford
Sarah Warren

Additionally, we would like to recognize the staff of the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (WRA) at the US Department of State, especially James Lawrence and Stacy Davis, for their sponsorship and vision for this project.

Editor: Christine Stephan
Editorial Assistants: Margaret Busé, Jennette Townsend, Katherine Rose, Annita Wilbourn, Lorraine Spittlehouse, Nicole Kreger
Design Staff of pamphlet: Angie Barker, Jo Fitzpatrick, Allison Cusato
Administrative Support for both pamphlet and web: Carolyn Firkin
Cover Photos for pamphlet: UN, Tim Mayer/ICRC, Sean Sutton/MAG

Web Team

Web Diva: Amy Burkhardt
Web Team: Laura Tamaru, Briana Rose, Claire Powers, Zachary Rezin

To contact us:

Mine Action Information Center
http://maic.jmu.edu/

James Madison University
MSC 4018
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Tel: +1 540 568 2718
Fax: +1 540 568 8176