Routledge handbook of environmental hazards and society / edited by Tara K. McGee and Edmund C. Penning-Rowsell.

London ; New York : Routledge : Earthscan from Routledge, 2022.

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1 online resource (xiv, 602 pages) : illustrations, maps.

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"This Handbook provides a state-of-the-science review of research and practice in the human dimensions of hazards field. The Routledge Handbook of Environmental Hazards and Society reviews and assesses existing knowledge and explore future research priorities in this growing field. It showcases the work of international experts including established researchers, future stars in the field and practitioners. Organised into four parts, all chapters have an international focus, and many include case studies from around the world. Part 1 explains geophysical and hydro-meteorological/climatological hazards, their impacts, and mitigation. Part 2 explores vulnerability, resilience, and equity. Part 3 explores preparedness, responses during environmental hazard events, impacts, and the recovery process. Part 4 explores policy and practice including governments, support provided during and after environmental hazard events, and provision of information. This Handbook will serve as an important resource for students, academics, practitioners, and policy makers working in the fields of environmental hazards and disaster risk reduction"-- Provided by publisher.

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Print version: Penning-Rowsell, Edmund C. 1946- Routledge handbook of environmental hazards and society 1 Edition. New York, NY : Routledge, 2022

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January 10, 2024

Includes bibliographical references and index.