Natural Disaster Reduction - South East Asian Realities, Risk Perception and Global Strategies (Hardcover)

In the aftermath of considerable seismic unrest caused by the tsunami in the Indian Ocean, this volume focuses on exposing the coastal vulnerability of the region. Despite a plethora of enquiries into natural disasters in different parts of the globe, there is now a more conspicuous concern than ever for the South East Asian region. This global concern has become all the more prevalent since the Hyogo Declaration in January 2005 and the recent Asian Summit in Indonesia. The purpose of this treatise is to bring the characteristics of the disastrous events of the region to the fore, seeking to present not only the continuing fatalities and fragilities of the area, but also the possibilities for coping with natural disasters. The book's layout is specifically shaped by the nature of the damage and threat caused by these disasters, particularly concerning the communities at risk and their responses. This book will appeal to those involved in both global and local organizations as administrators, facilitators, stakeholders and activists, as well as Governmental / Non Governmental agencies, societies including organizations such as ESCAP, UNDP, WMO, UNESCO, UNCRD.

General

Imprint:	Anthem Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Anthem South Asian Studies
Release date:	April 2007
First published:	April 2007
Authors:	Dilip Kumar Sinha
Dimensions:	234 x 155 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	200
ISBN-13:	978-1-84331-704-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Social impact of disasters > General
LSN:	1-84331-704-4
Barcode:	9781843317043

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