| Description |
1 online resource (339 p.) |
| Contents |
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Figures -- Maps -- Tables -- Introduction -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- V -- References -- Part I: Understanding Disasters -- Chapter 1: Introduction to Disasters -- Introduction -- Complexities in Defining Disaster -- Hazard -- Vulnerability -- Risk -- Meaning of Disaster -- Nature of Disasters -- Classification of Disasters -- Natural Disasters -- Manmade Disasters -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2: Natural Disasters -- Introduction -- Classification of Disasters -- Geological Disasters |
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Earthquake -- Tsunami -- Landslides -- Avalanches -- Rock Fall and Subsidence -- Volcanic Eruptions -- Meteorological Disasters -- Tropical Cyclones -- Extra-Tropical Cyclones -- Other Forms of Meteorological Disasters -- Hydrological Disasters -- Floods -- Flash Floods -- Urban Floods -- Coastal Floods -- Climatological Disasters -- Drought -- Extreme Temperatures Linked Disasters -- Wild Fire and Land Fire -- Biological Disasters -- Epidemics -- Insect Infestation -- Animal Stampede -- Extra-Terrestrial Disasters -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Manmade Disasters -- Introduction |
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Classification of Manmade Disasters -- Industrial Disasters -- Chemical Disasters -- Nuclear Disasters -- Accidents at Industrial Plants -- Mining Accidents -- Transportation -- Air Crash -- Rail Accidents -- Road Accidents -- Ship Wreckage -- Civil Disorders -- Terrorism -- Civil Strife -- Arson and Rioting -- Warfare -- Nuclear Weapons -- Biological Weapons -- Chemical Weapons -- Armed Conflict -- Genocide/Massacre -- Engineering Failures -- Building Collapse -- Dam Failure -- Urban Disasters -- Fire -- Floods -- Financial Emergency -- Sudden Health Emergency -- Unexpected Loss of Income |
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Other Unconventional Disasters -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Contextualizing Disasters -- Introduction -- Social Dimensions -- Economic Context -- Political and Administrative Factors -- Engendering Disasters -- Psychological Challenges -- Context of Crime -- Conclusion -- References -- Part II: Disaster Management: Concept and Context -- Chapter 5: Conceptualizing Disaster Management -- Introduction -- Idea of Disaster Management -- Meaning -- Nature -- Scope -- Genesis -- Approaches to Disaster Management -- Traditional Approach -- Technological Approach -- Contextual Approach |
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Integrated Approach -- Elements of Disaster Management -- Phases of Disaster Management -- Pre-Disaster Period -- Disaster Period -- Post-Disaster Period -- International Disaster Management -- Contemporary Paradigm -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6: Disaster Management Cycle -- Introduction -- Meaning and Characteristics -- Prevention -- Mitigation -- Preparedness -- Response -- Recovery -- Development -- Application of Disaster Management Cycle -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7: Global Thrust for Disaster Management -- Introduction -- Evolution of UN Framework |
| Summary |
This book explores policies, structures, and processes of disaster management in India examining key theoretical foundations of disaster management with practical illustrations and case studies |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR) |
| Subject |
Emergency management -- India
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Emergency management
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India
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781000982473 |
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1000982475 |
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