Environmental Hazards – serie
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13 produkter
Disaster Research and the Second Environmental Crisis
Assessing the Challenges Ahead
Av James Kendra, Scott G. Knowles m. fl.
Inbunden, 2019
1541 kr
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The 50th anniversary of the Disaster Research Center of the University of Delaware provoked a discussion of the field’s background, its accomplishments, and its future directions. Participants representing many disciplines brought new methods to bear on perennial problems relevant to effective …
Disaster and Development
Examining Global Issues and Cases
Av Naim Kapucu, Kuotsai Tom Liou
Inbunden, 2014
1647 kr
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This book offers a systematic, empirical examination of the concepts of disasters and sustainable economic development applied to many cases around the world. It presents comprehensive coverage of the complex and dynamic relationship between disaster and development, making a vital contribution to …
Capacity Crisis in Disaster Risk Management
Why disaster management capacity remains low in developing countries and what can be done
Inbunden, 2015
1101 kr
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How can a place be built and managed so that it is safe for people to live? Ironically, many governments and citizens keep on asking the same question after every new disaster. Why, even with high levels of investment in increasing government’s capacity to manage disasters, do the impacts of …
Disaster Vulnerability, Hazards and Resilience
Perspectives from Florida
Av Fernando I. Rivera, Naim Kapucu
Inbunden, 2015
1101 kr
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This monograph provides valuable lessons in building disaster resilience for rural communities and beyond. With a focus on Florida, the authors present a comprehensive review of the current debates surrounding the study of resilience, from federal frameworks, state plans and local initiatives. They …
Capacity Crisis in Disaster Risk Management
Why disaster management capacity remains low in developing countries and what can be done
Häftad, 2016
1098 kr
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How can a place be built and managed so that it is safe for people to live? Ironically, many governments and citizens keep on asking the same question after every new disaster. Why, even with high levels of investment in increasing government’s capacity to manage disasters, do the impacts of …
Disaster and Development
Examining Global Issues and Cases
Av Naim Kapucu, Kuotsai Tom Liou
Häftad, 2016
1643 kr
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This book offers a systematic, empirical examination of the concepts of disasters and sustainable economic development applied to many cases around the world. It presents comprehensive coverage of the complex and dynamic relationship between disaster and development, making a vital contribution to …
Disaster Vulnerability, Hazards and Resilience
Perspectives from Florida
Av Fernando I. Rivera, Naim Kapucu
Häftad, 2016
1098 kr
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This monograph provides valuable lessons in building disaster resilience for rural communities and beyond. With a focus on Florida, the authors present a comprehensive review of the current debates surrounding the study of resilience, from federal frameworks, state plans and local initiatives. They …
Natural Hazard Mitigation Policy
Implementation, Organizational Choice, and Contextual Dynamics
Av Daniel J. Alesch, Lucy A. Arendt m. fl.
Inbunden, 2011
1130 kr
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The negative consequences of natural hazard events are staggering and growing. Governments are acting to increase community resilience, reduce losses, and facilitate recovery, but these actions do not always yield anticipated consequences. This book is a compelling interdisciplinary analysis of …
Natural Hazard Mitigation Policy
Implementation, Organizational Choice, and Contextual Dynamics
Av Daniel J. Alesch, Lucy A. Arendt m. fl.
Häftad, 2013
1130 kr
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The negative consequences of natural hazard events are staggering and growing. Governments are acting to increase community resilience, reduce losses, and facilitate recovery, but these actions do not always yield anticipated consequences. This book is a compelling interdisciplinary analysis of …
Earthquake Hazard Impact and Urban Planning
Av Maria Bostenaru Dan, Iuliana Armas m. fl.
Inbunden, 2014
1098 kr
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The classical field dealing with earthquakes is called “earthquake engineering” and considered to be a branch of structural engineering. In projects dealing with strategies for earthquake risk mitigation, urban planning approaches are often neglected. Today interventions are needed on a city, …
Adapting to Climate Change
Lessons from Natural Hazards Planning
Av Bruce C. Glavovic, Gavin P. Smith
Inbunden, 2014
1643 kr
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This book identifies lessons learned from natural hazard experiences to help communities plan for and adapt to climate change. Written by leading experts, the case studies examine diverse experiences, from severe storms to sea-level related hazards, droughts, heat waves, wildfires, floods, …
Adapting to Climate Change
Lessons from Natural Hazards Planning
Av Bruce C. Glavovic, Gavin P. Smith
Häftad, 2016
1643 kr
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This book identifies lessons learned from natural hazard experiences to help communities plan for and adapt to climate change. Written by leading experts, the case studies examine diverse experiences, from severe storms to sea-level related hazards, droughts, heat waves, wildfires, floods, …
Earthquake Hazard Impact and Urban Planning
Av Maria Bostenaru Dan, Iuliana Armas m. fl.
Häftad, 2016
1098 kr
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The classical field dealing with earthquakes is called “earthquake engineering” and considered to be a branch of structural engineering. In projects dealing with strategies for earthquake risk mitigation, urban planning approaches are often neglected. Today interventions are needed on a city, …
