The problems and issues of natural hazards and disasters, both
globally and in Canada, are becoming increasingly important since
the costs of extreme natural events have been escalating, and
significant vulnerabilities exist in Canadian society. Without
thoughtful and effective mitigation, these costs and human
suffering are likely to continue to increase. An assessment of
knowledge, research, and practice in risk, hazards and disasters
fields is a fundamental step towards the goal of prevention and
mitigation.
This book on natural hazards and disasters in Canada is the
first comprehensive interdisciplinary publication on this subject,
and is the result of a national assessment on this topic. A variety
of papers from the physical and social sciences explores both the
risks associated with these hazards, and adaptive strategies that
can be used to reduce those risks.
Audience: This excellent collection of papers is intended for
academics, professionals and practitioners involved in hazard
reduction activities who wish to obtain a better understanding of
Canadian natural hazards.
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