This book draws upon case studies and practices of different types of DRR involvement by the private sector from all over the world. The book comprises two parts, Part I: Overview and Regional Cases;
Flood risk management requires a multi-disciplinary approach with experts from the fields of health, town planning, civil engineering, computer science and mathematical statistics. This volume presen
This book provides wide range of studies on methods of assessing natural disaster risks and reducing those risks in the context land use. The main advantage of this book is that it presents extensive
This book provides a wide range of studies on methods of assessing natural disaster risks and reducing those risks in the context of land use. A major benefit of the book is that it presents extensive
The past three decades have seen a global shift in disaster management from an event driven response to a ‘could-be’ risk management approach. Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) has become entrenched as a
Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management provides a series of cross-disciplinary approaches and methods which are exemplified by case studies from different parts of the world. Volume 18 lo
Whether man-made or naturally occurring, large-scale disasters can cause fatalities and injuries, devastate property and communities, savage the environment, impose significant financial burdens on in
Disability and Disaster adds disaster research to the expanding area of disability studies. This edited collection includes writings by international scholars and first-hand narratives from individual
This book outlines the performance and management of mangrove forests in the changing climatic scenario of the Asia-Pacific region, drawing examples and lessons from the national and community-driven
The literature on disaster and/or risk management makes frequent references to community consultation, engagement and recovery, but the terms are used rather loosely and there is little to suggest tha
The literature on disaster and/or risk management makes frequent references to community consultation, engagement and recovery, but the terms are used rather loosely and there is little to suggest tha
English for Management Studies in Higher Education Studies English for Management Studies is a skills-based course designed specifically for students of management studies who are about to enter Engli
This book discusses the science behind avalanches and their effects. The chapters explore case studies of avalanches, identify environmental factors that cause these disasters, and explain how experts
Critical Concepts in Management and Organization Studiesprovides an accessible introduction to the key themes of critical management studies. An ideal companion for students studying critical manageme
People's Response to Disasters in the Philippines examines the root causes of people's vulnerability , capacities, and resilience in facing a wide range of different hazards. Gaillard examines people'
This book scrutinizes the entire disaster trajectory history in the Republic of Korea: evolution, cross-over, and interconnection among natural, technological, and social disasters. Also examined is t
This book puts forward a comprehensive criminology of disaster by drawing - and building - upon existing theories which attempt to explain disaster crime. Although antisocial behaviour in di
It could be said, as we enter the second decade of the 21st century, that critical management studies is in disarray. Examining the often overlooked negative aspects of organization and management, th
The Asia-Pacific region is one of the most vulnerable to a variety of natural and manmade hazards. This edited book productively brings together scholars and senior public officials having direct expe
Critical Management Studies (CMS) is often dated from the publication of an edited volume bearing that name (Alvesson and Willmott, 1992). In the two decades that have followed, CMS has been remarkabl
Research Methods in Sport Studies and Sport Management is an accessible and practical introduction to research methods for the growing number of courses in sport studies and management. It includes a
This book provides a unique blend of integrated disaster risk communication research conducted by authors with diverse backgrounds, including social psychology, sociology, civil engineering, informati
This guide will help librarians responsible for local studies collections. Each chapter is written by a different specialist, covering resource providers, management of service provision, management o
Case studies have traditionally made up a significant portion of project management education and training. The Kerzner Case Studies book was planned to package a broad range of case studies to be use
This volume presents an economic framework for the analysis of resilience in relation to societal, environmental, and personal security perspectives. It offers a rigorous definition of economic resili
Case Studies in Knowledge Management provides rich, case-based lessons learned from several examples of actual applications of knowledge management in a variety of organizational and global settings.
This book provides 101 real-life construction management case studies from an author with over 40 years’ experience in the construction industry and as a lecturer in construction management. Over
"...Disaster losses include not only the shocking direct impacts that we see on the news, such as the loss of life, housing, and infrastructure, but also indirect impacts such as the foregone producti
Total Quality Management: Key Concepts and Case Studies provides the full range of management principles and practices that govern the quality function. The book covers the fundamentals and background
Next to on-the-job training, says Kerzner (project management, International Institute for Learning, New York City) perhaps the best way to learn project management are case studies and situations, wh
Diabetic Foot Care: Case Studies in Clinical Management uses a 100% illustrated patient case study format to demonstrate the multidisciplinary care and clinical management of patients with feet and lo
This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of urban studies, planning and management. It gives detailed insights about this subject. Urban studies consist of urban planning, which refers
