Routledge Handbook of Environmental Hazards and Society (Hardcover)

This Handbook provides a state-of-the-science review of research and practice in the human dimensions of hazards field. The Routledge Handbook of Environmental Hazards and Society reviews and assesses existing knowledge and explores future research priorities in this growing field. It showcases the work of international experts, including established researchers, future stars in the field, and practitioners. Organised into four parts, all chapters have an international focus, and many include case studies from around the world. Part I explains geophysical and hydro-meteorological/climatological hazards, their impacts, and mitigation. Part II explores vulnerability, resilience, and equity. Part III explores preparedness, responses during environmental hazard events, impacts, and the recovery process. Part IV explores policy and practice, including governments, support provided during and after environmental hazard events, and provision of information. This Handbook will serve as an important resource for students, academics, practitioners, and policymakers working in the fields of environmental hazards and disaster risk reduction.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Environment and Sustainability Handbooks
Release date:	June 2022
First published:	2022
Editors:	Edmund C.Penning- Rowsell • Tara K. Mcgee
Dimensions:	246 x 174mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	616
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-42714-6
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > General Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Business strategy Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > General Books > Earth & environment > Geography > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental impact of natural disasters & phenomena Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Applied physics & special topics > Geophysics
LSN:	0-367-42714-1
Barcode:	9780367427146

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