Curbing Catastrophe
Natural Hazards and Risk Reduction in the Modern World
By Timothy H. Dixon | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
About the book
What does Japan s 2011 nuclear accident have in common with the 2005 flooding of New Orleans from Hurricane Katrina This thought-provoking book presents a compelling account of recent and historical disasters both natural and human-caused drawing out common themes and providing a holistic understanding of hazards disasters and mitigation for anyone interested in this important and topical subject. Based on his on-the-ground experience with several major recent disasters Timothy H. Dixon explores the science politics and economics behind a variety of disasters and environmental issues arguing that many of the worst effects are avoidable. He describes examples of planning and safety failures provides forecasts of future disasters and proposes solutions for hazard mitigation. The book shows how billions of dollars and countless lives could be saved by adopting longer-term thinking for infrastructure planning and building and argues that better communication is vital in reducing global risks and preventing future catastrophes.
Editions of Curbing Catastrophe
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781107035188
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What does Japan s 2011 nuclear accident have in common with the 2005 flooding of New Orleans from Hurricane Katrina This thought-provoking book presents a compelling account of recent and historical disasters both natural and human-caused drawing out common themes and providing a holistic understanding of hazards disasters and mitigation for anyone interested in this important and topical subject. Based on his on-the-ground experience with several major recent disasters Timothy H. Dixon explores the science politics and economics behind a variety of disasters and environmental issues arguing that many of the worst effects are avoidable. He describes examples of planning and safety failures provides forecasts of future disasters and proposes solutions for hazard mitigation. The book shows how billions of dollars and countless lives could be saved by adopting longer-term thinking for infrastructure planning and building and argues that better communication is vital in reducing global risks and preventing future catastrophes.
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What is Curbing Catastrophe about?
What does Japan s 2011 nuclear accident have in common with the 2005 flooding of New Orleans from Hurricane Katrina This thought-provoking book presents a compelling account of recent and historical disasters both natural and human-caused drawing out common themes and providing a holistic understanding of hazards disasters and mitigation for anyone interested in this important and topical subject. Based on his on-the-ground experience with several major recent disasters Timothy H. Dixon explores the science politics and economics behind a variety of disasters and environmental issues arguing that many of the worst effects are avoidable. He describes examples of planning and safety failures provides forecasts of future disasters and proposes solutions for hazard mitigation. The book shows how billions of dollars and countless lives could be saved by adopting longer-term thinking for infrastructure planning and building and argues that better communication is vital in reducing global risks and preventing future catastrophes.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Curbing Catastrophe?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social and ethical issues
Where can I read a sample of Curbing Catastrophe?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781107035188
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Curbing Catastrophe?
Timothy H. Dixon
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Curbing Catastrophe is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781107035188)