| Description |
1 online resource (239 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Contents |
sec. 1. Vulnerability, mitigation and response to atmospheric and hydro-climatic hazards -- sec. 2. Development and ethical approaches to mitigation -- sec. 3. National and regional mitigation policies and strategies |
| Summary |
This book examines the aspects of prevention, mitigation, and management of environmental hazards and disasters from an international perspective. In light of the recent debate on climate change and the possible effects of such a change upon increasing frequency and magnitude of extreme environmental events, this publication overviews various policy and response discourse. Several case studies, from various countries and world regions, depicting recent experience in mitigation policy and program development and implementation and establishing interlinks between vulnerability and mitigation are presented to provide further insights. This book is primarily intended for academics, policy makers, professionals, and practitioners in hazards reduction activities who look for a better understanding of the complex and dynamic aspects of nature and society. This topic is a well established issue among most sectors of our society since the costs, both human and socioeconomic, of extreme environmental events have been rising astronomically, and significant vulnerabilities exist throughout the world. Without effective prevention and mitigation, these costs are likely to continue to increase, enhancing the uncertainty of societal progress. The knowledge and information embodied in this volume will be of immense benefit to anyone working in this field. Reprinted from: Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change, Vol. 10, No. 3, 2005 |
| Notes |
"Reprinted from Mitigation and adaptation strategies for global change, vol. 10, 2005." Includes page numbers from journal (p. [333]-571) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| In |
Springer e-books |
| Subject |
Hazard mitigation.
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Hazard mitigation -- Government policy
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Natural disasters -- Risk assessment
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Natural disasters.
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Natural Disasters
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natural disasters.
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NATURE -- Natural Disasters.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Disasters & Disaster Relief.
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Hazard mitigation.
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Natural disasters -- Risk assessment.
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Sciences de la terre.
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Environnement.
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Natural disasters
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Hazard mitigation
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Natural disasters -- Risk assessment
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Haque, Chowdhury Emdadul
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| ISBN |
9781402045141 |
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140204514X |
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1402031122 |
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9781402031120 |
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6610461562 |
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9786610461561 |
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