TY  - BOOK
AU  - McGee,Tara K.
TI  - Routledge Handbook of Environmental Hazards and Society
T2  - Routledge environment and sustainability handbooks
SN  - 9780367427146 (hbk)
AV  - HV555 .U6 R869 2022
U1  - 363.34/60973 23/eng/20220202
PY  - 2022///
CY  - Abingdon, New York
PB  - Routledge
KW  - Hazard mitigation
KW  - United States
KW  - Emergency management
KW  - Environmental justice
KW  - Environmental policy
N2  - "This Handbook provides a state-of-the-science review of research and practice in the human dimensions of hazards field. The Routledge Handbook of Environmental Hazards and Society reviews and assesses existing knowledge and explore future research priorities in this growing field. It showcases the work of international experts including established researchers, future stars in the field and practitioners. Organized into four parts, all chapters have an international focus, and many include case studies from around the world. Part 1 explains geophysical and hydro-meteorological/climatological hazards, their impacts, and mitigation. Part 2 explores vulnerability, resilience, and equity. Part 3 explores preparedness, responses during environmental hazard events, impacts, and the recovery process. Part 4 explores policy and practice including governments, support provided during and after environmental hazard events, and provision of information. This Handbook will serve as an important resource for students, academics, practitioners, and policy makers working in the fields of environmental hazards and disaster risk reduction"--
ER  -