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Human Services, Emergency & Disaster Management Policies, Natural Disasters - General & Miscellaneous, Social Sciences - General & Miscellaneous, Industrial Health & Safety, Public Affairs & Administration - General & Miscellaneous

Disasters, Development and Environment

by Ann Varley
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Overview

A compilation of research-based essays within a political economy framework concerned with assessing the prediction, control and management of natural disasters in vulnerable Third World countries. Focuses on mitigating suffering and economic and environmental loss by sustainable control, appropriate forecasting and impact reduction measures. Includes first-hand accounts from disaster workers and academic researchers.

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Book Details

Published
September 1, 1994
Publisher
Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Pages
182
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780471949930

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