Curbing catastrophe : natural hazards and risk reduction in the modern world / Timothy H. Dixon (University of South Florida).
Dixon, Timothy H., author.
2017
GB5005 .D59 2017 (Mapit)
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Title Curbing catastrophe : natural hazards and risk reduction in the modern world / Timothy H. Dixon (University of South Florida).
Author Dixon, Timothy H., author.
ISBN 9781107035188 (hardcover)
110703518X (hardcover)
Published Cambridge, United Kingdom : Cambridge University Press, 2017.
Copyright ©2017
Language English
Description xxi, 300 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Call Number GB5005 .D59 2017
Dewey Decimal Classification 363.34/7
Summary "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"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references (pages 270-286) and index.
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