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The editors (variously of Germany's Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research, Saarland U., and Johann Heinrich von Thuenen Institute) present 22 papers from an eponymous conference held by the International Association for People-Environment Studies. The proceedings examine vulnerability, risks, and complexity as expressions of the impacts of global change on human habitats. It addresses both climate and hazard impacts, as well as socio-demographic trends and regional economic developments. Broadly speaking, the papers consider theoretical and empirical aspects of six key research topics: vulnerability and risks in complex environments, coping with climate change and natural hazards, social dimensions of vulnerability and risks, participation and strategies of risk reduction, strengthening pro-environmental behavior, and place making and urban design. Annotation c2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
