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Gender and Land Tenure in the Context of Disaster in Asia
. Ed(S): Kusakabe, Kyoko; Shrestha, Rajendra; N., Veena
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Paperback. Editor(s): Kusakabe, Kyoko; Shrestha, Rajendra; N., Veena. Series: SpringerBriefs in Environment, Security, Development and Peace. Num Pages: 121 pages, 4 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; JFSJ1; JPVH3; RNR; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 7. Weight in Grams: 203.
This book explores an interdisciplinary field at the intersection of gender and development studies, disaster and land tenure policy. It is well known that women generally have weaker claims to land. But how does that translate to increased vulnerability during disaster? Using case studies from Asia, this book argues that land tenure is a key factor in mitigating the impact of disasters on women. The scale and frequency of disasters have been increasing in recent decades due to human impact on the landscape and climate. Unsustainable farming and land management systems have increased environmental risks and social vulnerabilities. However, around ... Read more
This book explores an interdisciplinary field at the intersection of gender and development studies, disaster and land tenure policy. It is well known that women generally have weaker claims to land. But how does that translate to increased vulnerability during disaster? Using case studies from Asia, this book argues that land tenure is a key factor in mitigating the impact of disasters on women. The scale and frequency of disasters have been increasing in recent decades due to human impact on the landscape and climate. Unsustainable farming and land management systems have increased environmental risks and social vulnerabilities. However, around ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
121
Condition
New
Series
SpringerBriefs in Environment, Security, Development and Peace
Number of Pages
112
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319166155
SKU
V9783319166155
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