Natural Disaster Reduction
South East Asian Realities, Risk Perception and Global Strategies
Published on 1. April 2007
Book
Hardback
200 pages
978-1-84331-704-3 (ISBN)
Description
The purpose of this treatise is to bring the characteristics of the disastrous events of the region to the fore, seeking to present not only the continuing fatalities and fragilities of the area, but also the possibilities for coping with natural disasters. The book's layout is specifically shaped by the nature of the damage and threat caused by these disasters, particularly concerning the communities at risk and their responses. This book will appeal to those involved in both global and local organizations as administrators, facilitators, stakeholders and activists, as well as Governmental / Non Governmental agencies, societies including organizations such as ESCAP, UNDP, WMO, UNESCO, UNCRD.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
20+ figures, tables and photographs
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
411 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84331-704-3 (9781843317043)
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Dilip Kumar Sinha has published and lectured extensively on natural hazards and risk management, and was an active member of the Task Force set up by the Government of India. He was the Coordinator of the Centre of Atmospheric Sciences and former Sir Rashbehary Ghosh Professor of Applied Mathematics at Calcutta University, and Professor of Mathematics, Jadavpur University. He has been Vice Chancellor, Visva Bharati, Shantiniketan and Pro-Vice Chancellor, Calcutta University.
Content
Acronyms and Abbreviations; Preface; Prologue; Overview of Disaster Scenarios in South East Asia; The Context of the December 2004 Tsunami; A Resume of Global Perspectives; Coastal Vulnerability; South East Asian Milieus: Climactic Changes; Early Warning Systems; Impact of Hazards, Vulnerability and Development: A Critique; Desideratum: The South East Asian Context; Global Support, Local Settings; Epilogue; Appendix; Select Bibliography