Buch, Englisch, 264 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 499 g
Vulnerability and Disaster
Buch, Englisch, 264 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 499 g
ISBN: 978-0-415-17897-6
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
This book provides a global view of the social effects of disaster in developed and developing countries. It focuses on the 1994 Northridge Earthquake in the US and other recent disasters to examine vulnerability and post-disaster recovery strategies. The authors also explore the ways state policy can reduce vulnerability in the future.
Zielgruppe
Postgraduate and Professional
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
Weitere Infos & Material
I. A Common Disaster II. Perspectives on Disasters III. Situating the Northridge Earthquake IV. Situating the Communities and the Research V. Responding to Northridge VI. Restructuring After Northridge VII. Vulnerability, Sustainability, and Social Change