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Originally published in 1984 Natural Disasters questions whether the rich nations’ usual response to disaster is any longer adequate. Today, most major disasters are “development” gone wrong, development which puts millions of poor people on the margins of existence.
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Drawing on information gathered from a study of the Indian Ocean Tsunami of December 26, 2004, this book explores the development of methodologies for predicting and preparing... Læs mere
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Now in its second edition, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Disaster Management has been completely updated to take account of new developments in the field while continuing the tradition of the benchmark first edition.
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This book details the impact of flooding on our environment, and the ways in which communities, and those that work with them, can act to manage the associated risks.
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The assessment and prevention of risks inherent to natural phenomena is of interest to scientists dealing with territorial management. This work gives an... Læs mere
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This book conducts a systematic inquiry into the tragic deaths caused by natural disasters at different geographic scales. It employs key disaster concepts and classification of disasters to understand the high mortality rates and the various factors associated with these deaths.
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The text offers a comprehensive and unique perspective on disaster risk associated with natural hazards. It covers a wide range of topics, reflecting the most recent debates but also older... Læs mere
Bemærk: Kan ikke leveres før jul.
The text offers a comprehensive and unique perspective on disaster risk associated with natural hazards. It covers a wide range of topics, reflecting the most recent debates but also older... Læs mere
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Extreme weather events, such as droughts, strong winds and storms, flash floods and extreme heat and cold, are among... Læs mere
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This is the first book to introduce key concepts and best practice in crisis and disaster management in sport and international sport events. The book draws from... Læs mere