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Natural Disaster Risk Management - Geosciences and Social Responsibility (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015) Loot Price: R3,869
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Natural Disaster Risk Management - Geosciences and Social Responsibility (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed....

Natural Disaster Risk Management - Geosciences and Social Responsibility (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015)

Ulrich Ranke

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This textbook provides a thorough introduction to natural disaster risk management. Many aspects of disaster risk management, such as those involved in earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, avalanches and mudslides call for similar prevention and preparedness instruments, management concepts, and countermeasures. This textbook assumes the viewpoint of a regional disaster risk manager who is responsible for a certain area, and for making the lives of the people who live there safer, regardless of the type of natural disaster that may occur. The same holds true for boosting preparedness and awareness in the population at risk. The book includes numerous examples of hazard mitigation concepts and techniques, as well as ways of intensively involving the local population in prevention schemes at an early stage. Furthermore, it provides an in-depth examination of the function of risk communication, both as an instrument for disseminating official information and as a function of public media. In closing, a chapter on risk splitting offers insights into insurance-based models for risk financing. This comprehensive book is a must-read for all students, researchers and practitioners dealing with natural disaster risk management.

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Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin: Switzerland
Release date: November 2016
First published: 2016
Authors: Ulrich Ranke
Dimensions: 235 x 155 x 34mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 514
Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
ISBN-13: 978-3-319-35186-5
Categories: Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory
Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental impact of natural disasters & phenomena
Books > Professional & Technical > Mechanical engineering & materials > Production engineering > Reliability engineering
Books > Business & Economics > Finance & accounting > Finance > Insurance > General
Books > Money & Finance > Insurance > General
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LSN: 3-319-35186-9
Barcode: 9783319351865

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