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Disaster Research and the Second Environmental Crisis

James Kendra , Scott G. Knowles , Tricia Wachtendorf

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...

2019-04-04 |

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Disaster Vulnerability, Hazards and Resilience

Naim Kapucu , Fernando I. Rivera

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...

2015-05-12 |

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The Capacity Crisis in Disaster Risk Management

Asmita Tiwari

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...

2015-03-05 |

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Adapting to Climate Change

Bruce C. Glavovic , Gavin P. Smith

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...

2014-04-18 |

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147,69 l'ebook
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Disaster and Development

Naim Kapucu , Kuotsai Tom Liou

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,...

2014-04-11 |

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Earthquake Hazard Impact and Urban Planning

Iuliana Armas , Maria Bostenaru Dan , Agostino Goretti

?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...

2014-02-11 |

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