The vulnerability of cities : natural disasters and social resilience / Mark Pelling.
Pelling, Mark, 1967-
2003
HT243.D44 P45 2003 (Mapit)
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Title The vulnerability of cities : natural disasters and social resilience / Mark Pelling.
Author Pelling, Mark, 1967-
ISBN 9781853838309 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1853838306 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9781853838293 (alk. paper)
1853838292 (alk. paper)
Publication Details London ; Sterling, VA : Earthscan Publications, 2003.
Language English
Description xi, 212 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Call Number HT243.D44 P45 2003
Dewey Decimal Classification 307.76/09172/4
Summary What makes some cities less vulnerable and more resilient in the face of natural disasters? This work examines the factors involved and draws invaluable lessons from case studies and analysis.
Note What makes some cities less vulnerable and more resilient in the face of natural disasters? This work examines the factors involved and draws invaluable lessons from case studies and analysis.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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pt. 1. Cities and environmental risk. Tracing the roots of urban risk and vulnerability
Cities as sites for disaster
Social vulnerability in the city
Urban governance and disaster
pt. 2. The case studies. Maintaining civil society in a liberal democracy: Bridgetown, Barbados
Post-socialism and barriers to building a civil society: Georgetown, Guyana
Patrimonial regimes and the maintenance of a constructive civil society: Santo Domingo, The Dominican Republic
pt. 3. Towards safer cities. Action for safer cities.

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