Hazards vulnerability and environmental justice
Auteur :
Cutter, Susan L.
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781844073108
Date de publication :
1 juin 2006
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
780 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
From Hurricane Katrina and the south Asian tsunami to human-induced atrocities, terrorist attacks and the looming effects of climate change, the world is assailed by both natural and unnatural hazards and disasters. These expose not only human vulnerability, but also the profound worldwide environmental injustices. This work assesses these themes.