Curbing Catastrophe

Natural Hazards and Risk Reduction in the Modern World

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Earth Sciences, Technology
Cover of the book Curbing Catastrophe by Timothy H. Dixon, Cambridge University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Timothy H. Dixon ISBN: 9781108105491
Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication: January 26, 2017
Imprint: Cambridge University Press Language: English
Author: Timothy H. Dixon
ISBN: 9781108105491
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication: January 26, 2017
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Language: English

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.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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.

More books from Cambridge University Press

Cover of the book Aquatic Organic Matter Fluorescence by Timothy H. Dixon
Cover of the book Dreams, Virtue and Divine Knowledge in Early Christian Egypt by Timothy H. Dixon
Cover of the book Stravinsky and the Russian Period by Timothy H. Dixon
Cover of the book The Hammer of Witches by Timothy H. Dixon
Cover of the book Chinese by Timothy H. Dixon
Cover of the book Remembering Palestine in 1948 by Timothy H. Dixon
Cover of the book Causal Inference for Statistics, Social, and Biomedical Sciences by Timothy H. Dixon
Cover of the book Working Childhoods by Timothy H. Dixon
Cover of the book Public Debt Management by Timothy H. Dixon
Cover of the book Unearthly Powers by Timothy H. Dixon
Cover of the book Pericles and the Conquest of History by Timothy H. Dixon
Cover of the book Modernism and the Reinvention of Decadence by Timothy H. Dixon
Cover of the book Prioritizing Development by Timothy H. Dixon
Cover of the book Ecological Governance by Timothy H. Dixon
Cover of the book Foundations of Ergodic Theory by Timothy H. Dixon
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy