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020 _a9783319044675 (print)
082 0 4 _a551
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245 1 0 _aDisaster and Development
490 1 _aEnvironmental Hazards
520 _aThis 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.
650 0 _aGeography.
650 0 _aGeology.
650 0 _aEnvironmental management.
650 0 _aSustainable development.
650 1 4 _aEarth Sciences.
650 2 4 _aNatural Hazards.
650 2 4 _aEnvironmental Management.
650 2 4 _aSustainable Development.
700 1 _aLiou, Kuotsai Tom.
700 1 _aKapucu, Naim.
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