Natural Disaster Reduction

Sinha Dilip Kumar

ISBN 10: 1843317044 / ISBN 13: 9781843317043

Published by Wimbledon Publishing Company, 2007

About this Item

Print on Demand pp. 160 20 Figures, Illus.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Natural Disaster Reduction
• Publisher: Wimbledon Publishing Company
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1843317044
• ISBN 13: 9781843317043
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

The purpose of this treatise is to bring the characteristics of the disastrous events of the region to the fore, seeking to present not only the continuing fatalities and fragilities of the area, but also the possibilities for coping with natural disasters. The book’s layout is specifically shaped by the nature of the damage and threat caused by these disasters, particularly concerning the communities at risk and their responses. This book will appeal to those involved in both global and local organizations as administrators, facilitators, stakeholders and activists, as well as Governmental / Non Governmental agencies, societies including organizations such as ESCAP, UNDP, WMO, UNESCO, UNCRD.

About the Author

Dilip Kumar Sinha  has published and lectured extensively on natural hazards and risk management, and was an active member of the Task Force set up by the Government of India. He was the Coordinator of the Centre of Atmospheric Sciences and former Sir Rashbehary Ghosh Professor of Applied Mathematics at Calcutta University, and Professor of Mathematics, Jadavpur University. He has been Vice Chancellor, Visva Bharati, Shantiniketan and Pro-Vice Chancellor, Calcutta University.