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Curbing Catastrophe - Natural Hazards and Risk Reduction in the Modern World (Hardcover)
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Curbing Catastrophe - Natural Hazards and Risk Reduction in the Modern World (Hardcover)
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What does Japan's 2011 nuclear accident have in common with the
2005 flooding of New Orleans from Hurricane Katrina? This
thought-provoking book presents a compelling account of recent and
historical disasters, both natural and human-caused, drawing out
common themes and providing a holistic understanding of hazards,
disasters and mitigation, for anyone interested in this important
and topical subject. Based on his on-the-ground experience with
several major recent disasters, Timothy H. Dixon explores the
science, politics and economics behind a variety of disasters and
environmental issues, arguing that many of the worst effects are
avoidable. He describes examples of planning and safety failures,
provides forecasts of future disasters and proposes solutions for
hazard mitigation. The book shows how billions of dollars and
countless lives could be saved by adopting longer-term thinking for
infrastructure planning and building, and argues that better
communication is vital in reducing global risks and preventing
future catastrophes.
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