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Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Online publication date:
October 2009
Print publication year:
2008
Online ISBN:
9780511535963
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511535963
Subjects:
Economics, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Natural Resource and Environmental Economics
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Book description

'Extreme' events - including climatic events, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, drought - can cause massive disruption to society, including large death tolls and property damage in the billions of dollars. Events in recent years have shown the importance of being prepared and that countries need to work together to help alleviate the resulting pain and suffering. This volume presents an integrated review of the broad research field of large-scale disasters. It establishes a common framework for predicting, controlling and managing both manmade and natural disasters. There is a particular focus on events caused by weather and climate change. Other topics include air pollution, tsunamis, disaster modeling, the use of remote sensing and the logistics of disaster management. It will appeal to scientists, engineers, first responders and health-care professionals, in addition to graduate students and researchers who have an interest in the prediction, prevention or mitigation of large-scale disasters.

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'… useful for students and government commissions to study disasters as well as for future management and development of new areas …'

Source: Journal of Sedimentary Research

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