Social Vulnerability to Disasters

Social Vulnerability to Disasters
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Publisher : CRC Press
Total Pages : 526
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ISBN-10 : 9781466516380
ISBN-13 : 1466516380
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Book Synopsis Social Vulnerability to Disasters by : Deborah S.K. Thomas

Download or read book Social Vulnerability to Disasters written by Deborah S.K. Thomas and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-05-09 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With chapters that incorporate additional perspectives on social vulnerability, this second edition focuses on the social construction of disasters, demonstrating how the characteristics of an event are not the only reason that tragedies unfurl. It incorporates disaster case studies to illustrate concepts, relevant and seminal literature, and the most recent data available. In addition to highlighting the U.S. context, it integrates a global approach and includes numerous international case studies. The book highlights recent policy changes and current disaster management approaches and infuses the concept of community resilience and building capacity throughout the text.


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