Urban Disasters and Resilience in Asia (Paperback)

Urban Disasters and Resilience in Asia presents the latest information on the intensity and frequency of disasters. Specifically, the fact that, in urban areas, more than 50% of the world's population is living on just 2% of the land surface, with most of these cities located in Asia and developing countries that have high vulnerability and intensification. The book offers an in-depth and multidisciplinary approach to reducing the impact of disasters by examining specific evidence from events in these areas that can be used to develop best practices and increase urban resilience worldwide. As urban resilience is largely a function of resilient and resourceful citizens, building cities which are more resilient internally and externally can lead to more productive economic returns. In an era of rapid urbanization and increasing disaster risks and vulnerabilities in Asian cities, Urban Disasters and Resilience in Asia is an invaluable tool for policy makers, researchers, and practitioners working in both public and private sectors.

General

Imprint:	Butterworth-Heinemann
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2016
First published:	2016
Authors:	Rajib Shaw • Atta-ur Rahman • Akhilesh Surjan • Gulsan Ara Parvin
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	368
ISBN-13:	978-0-12-802169-9
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental impact of natural disasters & phenomena Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Urban communities Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social work > Aid & relief programmes Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Emergency services > General Promotions
LSN:	0-12-802169-1
Barcode:	9780128021699

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