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245 1 0 _aRoutledge Handbook of Environmental Hazards and Society /
_cedited by Tara McGee and Edmund Penning-Rowsell.
250 _a1 Edition.
260 _aAbingdon:
_aNew York:
_bRoutledge,
_c2022.
263 _a2205
300 _a(xiv, 602 pages) :
_billustrations, map ;
_c25 cm.
490 0 _aRoutledge environment and sustainability handbooks
520 _a"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"--
650 0 _aHazard mitigation
_zUnited States.
650 0 _aEmergency management
_zUnited States.
650 0 _aEnvironmental justice
_zUnited States.
650 0 _aEnvironmental policy
_zUnited States.
700 1 _aMcGee, Tara K.,
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