Flood Risk Perception and Coping Strategies: Flood Risk Perception and Coping Strategies of a Local Community: A Case Study of Bangladesh

Nasher, N.M. Refat

ISBN 10: 3843374074 / ISBN 13: 9783843374071

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Flood Risk Perception and Coping Strategies: Flood Risk Perception and Coping Strategies of a Local Community: A Case Study of Bangladesh
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3843374074
• ISBN 13: 9783843374071
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The flood risk perception and coping strategies of the local community consists of some characteristics of floods perceived by the local respondents. The flood risk perception of the local people that can be identified based on the interview are flood frequency, flood depth in the agricultural field, flood duration, day of maximum flood depth. Based on the result of the interview, it can be concluded that the flood risk perception among the local communities are varied.

About the Author

I am experienced in variety of positions ranges from Research to Education sector over several years; sixteen months as lecturer at Bangladesh Open University, now a lecturer of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.I would like to forward myself as an academician,working within stimulating and challenging environment.