Improving societal resilience to disasters : a case study of London's transportation system / Funda Atun.
Atun, Funda, author.
2014
HV551.2
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Title
Improving societal resilience to disasters : a case study of London's transportation system / Funda Atun.
Author
Atun, Funda, author.
ISBN
9783319046549 electronic book
3319046543 electronic book
9783319046532
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-04654-9
Published
Cham : Springer, [2014]
Copyright
©2014
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xv, 102 pages) : illustrations.
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-319-04654-9 doi
Call Number
HV551.2
Dewey Decimal Classification
363.34/6
Summary
This book documents the outcomes of a study designed to explore ways of increasing resilience in a complex city system against disasters by focusing on the transportation system in London. A survey was undertaken comprising interviews with upper level decision makers as well as questionnaires to personnel in the field and the general public. The results of this survey are presented, together with a brief description of the past and current situation in the city with respect to transportation, flood risk, and other vulnerabilities. The sources of problems in responding adequately to disasters are analyzed and important lessons drawn. In particular, it is explained how failures derive from insistence upon the application of written plans in preference over redefinition of strategies and priorities, and how flexible systems represent a better approach to crisis situations. The book will be of interest to all who are concerned with disaster planning and management and the societal response to disasters.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed May 9, 2014).
Series
SpringerBriefs in applied sciences and technology, 2191-530X
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Introduction
Retrospective view of London
Current Risk Situation and Transportation System
Systemic and social vulnerability of the downstream of the Thames
Survey: Societal response
Conclusion
Appendix 1: Questionnaire to employee of TFL
Appendix 2: Questionnaire to public in London
Appendix 3: The result of the questionnaire to public in London.

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