Land and Disaster Management Strategies in Asia
Huong . Ed(S): Ha
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Hardback. Editor(s): Ha, Huong. Num Pages: 317 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 21 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; KCN; RNF; RNR; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 643.
This book focuses on land and disaster governance in Asian countries. The Asian region has become increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters, including floods, cyclones, storms, earthquakes, drought, typhoons and tsunamis. Further, as a result of unsustainable changes being made in patterns of land use, catchment and coastal zones, increasing population density, migration patterns, and the spread of consumer culture across countries, the impact of natural disasters has increased manifold. The book addresses two major concerns in this field. Firstly, it discusses topics intended to raise awareness among all stakeholders of the critical aspects of disaster management in the context of ... Read more
This book focuses on land and disaster governance in Asian countries. The Asian region has become increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters, including floods, cyclones, storms, earthquakes, drought, typhoons and tsunamis. Further, as a result of unsustainable changes being made in patterns of land use, catchment and coastal zones, increasing population density, migration patterns, and the spread of consumer culture across countries, the impact of natural disasters has increased manifold. The book addresses two major concerns in this field. Firstly, it discusses topics intended to raise awareness among all stakeholders of the critical aspects of disaster management in the context of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer, India, Private Ltd India
Number of pages
317
Condition
New
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
New Delhi, India
ISBN
9788132219750
SKU
V9788132219750
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Huong . Ed(S): Ha
Dr. Huong Ha is the Academic Coordinator of MBA and undergraduate business programme at UON Singapore (University of Newcastle, Singapore campus). She was the Dean of TMC Business School and Director of Research and Development, TMC Academy (Singapore). She obtained her PhD in management from Monash University (Australia) and a Master’s degree in public policy from Lee Kuan Yew School ... Read more
Reviews for Land and Disaster Management Strategies in Asia
“Land and Disaster Management Strategies in Asia is an excellent contribution to thinking about what key aspects of managing earth will demand. Its chapters deftly analyse the complex relationships among land distribution and use, economic and social development, industrialisation, ecological and climate change, food security, governance, public administration, and peace.” Professor David Rosenbloom Distinguished Professor, Department of Public ... Read more