Disaster management: global problems and local solutions
Auteur :
Shaw, Rajib
Éditeur :
Shaw, RajibKrishnamurthy, R. R.,
ISBN :
9781439814307
Date de publication :
30 mai 2009
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
1519 g
Format :
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
The world is becoming increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters. Disaster data shows an increase in the physical, social, and economic impacts of these tragedies. This text explores different types of hazards and disasters and examines the interrelated themes of risk and vulnerability, technology, education, and community.