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Disaster Risk

Disaster Risk
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 626
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ISBN-10 : 9781315469607
ISBN-13 : 131546960X
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Book Synopsis Disaster Risk by : Irasema Alcántara-Ayala

Download or read book Disaster Risk written by Irasema Alcántara-Ayala and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-10-13 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The text offers a comprehensive and unique perspective on disaster risk associated with natural hazards. It covers a wide range of topics, reflecting the most recent debates but also older and pioneering discussions in the academic field of disaster studies as well as in the policy and practical areas of disaster risk reduction (DRR). This book will be of particular interest to undergraduate students studying geography and environmental studies/science. It will also be of relevance to students/professionals from a wide range of social and physical science disciplines, including public health and public policy, sociology, anthropology, political science and geology.


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