Enhancing Disaster Preparedness - From Humanitarian Architecture to Community Resilience (Paperback)

Enhancing Disaster Preparedness: From Humanitarian Architecture to Community Resilience relates to the fourth priority of the UNDRR's Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. Taking a wide understanding of disaster preparedness, the book deals with resilient responses and building capacities related to hazardous events, bringing some practical experiences and theoretical insights in this regard. Mostly based on field research conducted in the Global South by architects and other built-environment professionals, the book covers both post-disaster interventions (rebuilding and recovery) and development-related processes. Its three parts address the interlinkages between humanitarian design, community resilience, and inclusive governance, which are crucial for fostering effective disaster preparedness. Part I discusses the changing roles of architects and urban designers involved in the humanitarian sphere. Part II concentrates on resilience as a socioecological capacity to enhance preparedness within community-based spatial processes. Focused on global dynamics, Part III covers topics emphasizing the link between the management of crises, whether political or economic, at different levels of governance, and the vulnerability of communities and structures on the national and local scales. As such, the book approaches rising global priorities and brings timely lessons to support building a more equitable, safe, and resilient environment in a rapidly urbanized world.

General

Imprint:	Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2020
First published:	2021
Editors:	A. Nuno Martins • Mahmood Fayazi • Faten Kikano • Liliane Hobeica
Dimensions:	235 x 191 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	298
ISBN-13:	978-0-12-819078-4
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > Global warming Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Social impact of disasters > General
LSN:	0-12-819078-7
Barcode:	9780128190784

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