Introduces the concept of catastrophes, provides descriptions of how they differ from disasters, and presents the science behind them. It examines how catastrophes can dramatically affect human populations and addresses new ways of planning for and preparing for these events and…
Introduces the concept of catastrophes, provides descriptions of how they differ from disasters, and presents the science behind them. It examines how catastrophes can dramatically affect human populations and addresses new ways of planning for and preparing for these events and…
This volume describes the many ways in which catastrophes differ from disasters. It discusses challenges in a rapidly changing world, critiques, and assesses new approaches to addressing catastrophes.
What Is a Catastrophe, and Why Is This Important? Rick BissellUnderstanding Catastrophes: A Discussion of Causation, Impacts, Policy Approaches, and Organizational Structures; David A. McEntireEthics in Catastrophe Readiness and Response; Anna K. Schwab and Timothy BeatleyPoliti…
Introduces the concept of catastrophes, provides descriptions of how they differ from disasters, and presents the science behind them. It examines how catastrophes can dramatically affect human populations and addresses new ways of planning for and preparing for these events and…