Over the last two decades floods have been described as the worst
disaster in Tanzania. They have increased in frequency, magnitude
and severity than before. In this regard, it has raised a need for
assessing vulnerability which place communities at risk for flood
disasters and analyzing ways to avert flood impacts by building
socio-economic resilience of vulnerable communities. This book,
lays a foundation on understanding of vulnerability as a root of
disasters in communities. It reveals that floods themselves can not
transform into disasters, only when meet with vulnerable
conditions. The author notes that flood disasters occur due to
socio-economic stresses like poverty, weak education,
ill-preparedness for disasters, weak infrastructure and limited
financial resources for implementation of disaster risk reduction
activities. The analysis of the book intends to university students
and lecturers in the field of Disaster Management. Also is suitable
for policy makers and enforcers, governments and development
partners dealing with disasters.Indeed it provides theoretical and
practical guide towards reducing vulnerability and minimizing loses
and injury from flood disasters.
General
Imprint: |
Lap Lambert Academic Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
2013 |
First published: |
2013 |
Authors: |
Andrea Johnstone
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 7mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
120 |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-659-18872-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Earth & environment >
Geography >
General
|
LSN: |
3-659-18872-7 |
Barcode: |
9783659188725 |
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