Disaster and Development
Examining Global Issues and Cases
1st Edition
Published on 11. April 2014
XIX, 469 pages
978-3-319-04468-2 (ISBN)
Description
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 the literature on disaster management, disaster resilience and sustainable development. The book collects twenty-three chapters, examining theoretical issues and investigating practical cases on policy, governance, and lessons learned in dealing with different types of disasters (e.g., earthquakes, floods and hurricanes) in twenty countries and communities around the world.
Reviews / Votes
From the book reviews:
"Naim Kapucu and Kuotsai Tom Liou's Disaster and Development: Examining Global Issues and Cases is a welcome addition to a growing body of literature exploring practices in emergency management worldwide. . The volume is ideal for advanced courses in emergency management and disaster studies or as a reference on the diversity of international approaches to recent disasters." (Jessica Bonnan-White, Natural Hazards Observer, Vol. XXXIX (3), January, 2015)More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cham
Switzerland
Publishing group
Springer International Publishing
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Reflowable
Illustrations
XIX, 469 p. 34 illus., 19 illus. in color.
File size
7,67 MB
ISBN-13
978-3-319-04468-2 (9783319044682)
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-04468-2
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
04/2014
Springer
€160.49
Shipment within 10-15 days
Content
Part I- Risk Reduction and Policy Learning.- Part II- Disaster Resilience and Capacity Building.- Part III- Recovery, Development, and Collaborative Emergency Management.
