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This book describes the increasing frequency and intensity of natural and man-made disasters in the world, and these disasters have devastating effects on the environment. It discusses changes in land use and land cover that have eroded the natural buffer zone that protects communities from harm. Disasters are described as emergencies caused by natural risks or man-made actions, leading to major changes in the situation in a relatively short period of time. Common examples are displacement, disease, death, and crop loss. The book mentions that disasters may vary in cause, scope, interval, and necessary intervention measures. The author also claims that the socioeconomic structure of a society remains to be a key determinant of a population's vulnerability to disasters.Product Identifiers
PublisherArcler Education INC International Concepts
ISBN-139781774077535
eBay Product ID (ePID)27046510524
Product Key Features
Publication Year2020
SubjectGeography & Geosciences, Science, Management
Number of Pages277 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameEnvironmental Disaster Management
TypeTextbook
AuthorVierah Hulley
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height229 mm
Item Width152 mm
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Country/Region of ManufactureCanada
Title_AuthorVierah Hulley