Routledge Handbook of Environmental Hazards and Society (Routledge Environment and Sustainability Handbooks)

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Synopsis
This Handbook provides a state-of-the-science review of research and practice in the human dimensions of hazards field. The Routledge Handbook of Environmental Hazards and Society reviews and assesses existing knowledge and explores future research priorities in this growing field. It showcases the work of international experts, including established researchers, future stars in the field, and practitioners. Organised into four parts, all chapters have an international focus, and many include case studies from around the world. Part I explains geophysical and hydro-meteorological/climatological hazards, their impacts, and mitigation. Part II explores vulnerability, resilience, and equity. Part III explores preparedness, responses during environmental hazard events, impacts, and the recovery process. Part IV explores policy and practice, including governments, support provided during and after environmental hazard events, and provision of information. This Handbook will serve as an important resource for students, academics, practitioners, and policymakers working in the fields of environmental hazards and disaster risk reduction.
Copyright:
2022

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
616 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781000597608
Related ISBNs:
9780367854584, 9780367427146, 9781032277707
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
selection and editorial matter, Tara K. McGee and Edmund C. Penning-Rowsell
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Social Studies, Earth Sciences
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Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Tara K. McGee
Edited by:
Edmund C. Penning-Rowsell

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