Disasters And Development
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Disaster And Development
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Author : Naim Kapucu
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2014-04-11
Disaster And Development written by Naim Kapucu and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-11 with Nature categories.
This book offers a systematic, empirical examination of the concepts of disasters and sustainable economic development applied to many cases around the world. It presents comprehensive coverage of the complex and dynamic relationship between disaster and development, making a vital contribution to the literature on disaster management, disaster resilience and sustainable development. The book collects twenty-three chapters, examining theoretical issues and investigating practical cases on policy, governance, and lessons learned in dealing with different types of disasters (e.g., earthquakes, floods and hurricanes) in twenty countries and communities around the world.
Disasters And Development
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Author : Frederick C. Cuny
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1983
Disasters And Development written by Frederick C. Cuny and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
(Sponsored by Oxfam America)
Natural Disasters And Development In A Globalizing World
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Author : Mark Pelling
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 2003
Natural Disasters And Development In A Globalizing World written by Mark Pelling and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Business & Economics categories.
Authorative and comprehensive, this book makes clear that there are links between global scale processes and local experiences of disaster, but underlies the difficulty of attributing blame for individual disasters on specific global pressures.
Mapping Vulnerability
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Author : Greg Bankoff
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-06-17
Mapping Vulnerability written by Greg Bankoff and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-17 with Business & Economics categories.
Raging floods, massive storms and cataclysmic earthquakes: every year up to 340 million people are affected by these and other disasters, which cause loss of life and damage to personal property, agriculture, and infrastructure. So what can be done? The key to understanding the causes of disasters and mitigating their impacts is the concept of 'vulnerability'. Mapping Vulnerability analyses 'vulnerability' as a concept central to the way we understand disasters and their magnitude and impact. Written and edited by a distinguished group of disaster scholars and practitioners, this book is a counterbalance to those technocratic approaches that limit themselves to simply looking at disasters as natural phenomena. Through the notion of vulnerability, the authors stress the importance of social processes and human-environmental interactions as causal agents in the making of disasters. They critically examine what renders communities unsafe - a condition, they argue, that depends primarily on the relative position of advantage or disadvantage that a particular group occupies within a society's social order. The book also looks at vulnerability in terms of its relationship to development and its impact on policy and people's lives, through consideration of selected case studies drawn from Africa, Asia and Latin America. Mapping Vulnerability is essential reading for academics, students, policymakers and practitioners in disaster studies, geography, development studies, economics, environmental studies and sociology.
Sustainable Development And Disaster Risk Reduction
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Author : Juha I. Uitto
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-11-05
Sustainable Development And Disaster Risk Reduction written by Juha I. Uitto and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-05 with Nature categories.
This book focuses on exploring the linkages between natural disasters and sustainable development at the global, regional, and national levels. Disasters and development are closely related, yet the disciplinary silos prevail and there is little communication and cooperation between the disaster management, environment, and development communities. One catastrophic event, such as an earthquake, tsunami, or cyclone, can destroy infrastructure, people’s lives and livelihoods, and set back development. Similarly, slow onset disasters—often associated with global climate change—pose threats to development, livelihoods, food security, and long-term sustainable development. This book is uniquely aimed at bridging the gaps between the environmental, development, and disaster management communities. It traces the evolution of concepts and practice and highlights the linkages between natural disasters and sustainable development in key sectors, including food security, health, and water. The book includes case studies from the field highlighting the complex issues that challenge sustainable development and disaster risk management in practice. It draws policy conclusions for the global community based on state-of-the art knowledge from research and practice. The primary target groups for the book are researchers, including graduate students, in the fields of environment and sustainable development, geography, disaster risk reduction, and climate change studies. The second target group comprises practitioners and policymakers working in national and international organizations, the private sector, and civil society.
Gender Development And Disasters
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Author : Sarah Bradshaw
language : en
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Release Date : 2013-04-01
Gender Development And Disasters written by Sarah Bradshaw and has been published by Edward Elgar Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-01 with Social Science categories.
ÔDisaster research owes a lot to development studies and yet the debt is often not acknowledged. In this scholarly but accessible book by Sarah Bradshaw, we see a very effective linking of gender, disaster and development that will be of value to academics and practitioners working in and across all these domains.Õ Ð Maureen Fordham, University of Northumbria, UK ÔBringing gender into the foreground in both development and disaster discourse, the author challenges received wisdom and offers cautionary notes about reinforcing inequalities through feminized disaster interventions. The book is an outstanding platform for fundamental change in how we think about and act toward gender in disaster contexts, leaving readers cautiously optimistic. This is one for the top shelf Ð a book we have been waiting for and must put to use.Õ Ð Elaine Enarson, founder, Gender and Disaster Resilience Alliance ÔOnce in a while a book is published which offers an empirically and theoretically informed analysis of an under-studied topic which helps to carve out a new field of enquiry. Such is the case with Dr Sarah BradshawÕs breathtakingly detailed, richly first-hand informed, and incisive, account of the frequently paradoxical co-option of women into the analysis and practice of ÒdisasterÓ in developing economies. BradshawÕs eminently comprehensive, well-substantiated, perceptive and sensitive treatment of the ÒA to ZÓ of gender and ÒdisasterÓ in developing country contexts constitutes a 21st century volume which will be a definitive benchmark for scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and feminist activists at a world scale.Õ Ð Sylvia Chant, London School of Economics, UK The need to Ôdisaster proofÕ development is increasingly recognised by development agencies, as is the need to engender both development and disaster response. This unique book explores what these processes mean for development and disasters in practice. Sarah Bradshaw critically examines key notions, such as gender, vulnerability, risk, and humanitarianism, underpinning development and disaster discourse. Case studies are used to demonstrate how disasters are experienced individually and collectively as gendered events. Through consideration of processes to engender development, it problematizes womenÕs inclusion in disaster response and reconstruction. The study highlights that while women are now central to both disaster response and development, tackling gender inequality is not. By critically reflecting on gendered disaster response and the gendered impact of disasters on processes of development, it exposes some important lessons for future policy. This timely book examines international development and disaster policy which will prove invaluable to gender and disaster academics, students and practitioners.
Disaster And Development An Occupational Perspective
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Author : Nancy Rushford
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Release Date : 2015-03-05
Disaster And Development An Occupational Perspective written by Nancy Rushford and has been published by Elsevier Health Sciences this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-05 with Medical categories.
A ground breaking book that crosses cultures and contexts to provide a foundation for critical reflection on the role of occupation in disaster and development. An occupational perspective is illuminated by drawing upon the experiences of survivors, practitioners, personnel from local and international organisations, researchers and academics, with implications for policy, practice and education. - supports the development, use and practice of occupational therapy in disaster preparedness and response contexts - presents a rich array of new material and learning which is sought after by occupational therapy and occupational science professions - case study experiences covering epidemics, refugee crises, industrial emergencies, conflict, terrorism and natural disasters - concludes with a description and analysis of a proposed occupational framework for disaster preparedness and response - Contributed by a truly global team of authors from Australia, the US, India, Japan, Sri Lanka, the UK, Hong Kong, Indonesia... - Edited by a team who are widely recognised and experienced in development and disaster contexts
Natural Disasters And Development
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Author : Norimichi Toyomane
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Natural Disasters And Development written by Norimichi Toyomane and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Developing countries categories.
Focuses on the root causes of disasters and the links with underdevelopment, and finds that disaster-related aid is concentrated in emergency relief.
Disasters Development And Environment
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Author : Ann Varley
language : en
Publisher: Belhaven Press
Release Date : 1994-08-01
Disasters Development And Environment written by Ann Varley and has been published by Belhaven Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-08-01 with categories.
A compilation of research-based essays within a political economy framework concerned with assessing the prediction, control and management of natural disasters in vulnerable Third World countries. Focuses on mitigating suffering and economic and environmental loss by sustainable control, appropriate forecasting and impact reduction measures. Includes first-hand accounts from disaster workers and academic researchers.
Mapping Vulnerability
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Author : Greg Bankoff
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
Mapping Vulnerability written by Greg Bankoff and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Disaster relief categories.