Disaster and Development /

Collins, Andrew E.

Disaster and Development / Andrew E. Collins. - First published 2009. - London ; New York : Routledge, 2009. - xvii, 285 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. - Routledge perspectives on development ; 8 . - Routledge perspectives on development ; 8. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [263]-277) and index.

Introduction: Why disaster and development? -- Viewing disasters from perspectives of development -- How do disasters influence development? -- Physical and mental health in disaster and development -- Learning and planning in disaster management -- Disaster early warning and risk management -- Disaster mitigation, response and recovery -- Conclusions.

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Economic development.
Natural disasters.

HD45 / .C62 2009

338.9


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