Natural Disaster Reduction | South East Asian Realities, Risk Perception and Global Strategies

Dilip Kumar Sinha

ISBN 10: 1843317044 / ISBN 13: 9781843317043

Published by Anthem Press, 2007

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Natural Disaster Reduction | South East Asian Realities, Risk Perception and Global Strategies | Dilip Kumar Sinha | Buch | Gebunden | Englisch | 2007 | Anthem Press | EAN 9781843317043 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Natural Disaster Reduction | South East Asian Realities, Risk Perception and Global Strategies
• Publisher: Anthem Press
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1843317044
• ISBN 13: 9781843317043
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 240W x 161H x 13D millimeters 240 millimeters width by 161 millimeters height by 13 millimeters depth
• Weight: 411 grams
• Seller catalogs:
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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.