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Hardback. Water is the key to human civilization. Most of the ancient civilization had its roots to river basins, where people-water interaction was the key aspect. This book offers analytical case studies on different aspects of water communities, which is defined as the human-water interaction process. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Thaitakoo, Danai. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Srinivas, Hari. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 210 pages, ill. BIC Classification: RNA; RNFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849506984
- ISBN
- 9781849506984
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.57
€ 119.57
Hardback. As cities all over the world have urbanized rapidly after the industrial revolution, most cities have confronted environmental problems such as poor air and water quality, high levels of traffic congestion and ambient noise. This book brings the lessons from innovative urban risk management approaches in Asian cities. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Srinivas, Hari; Sharma, Anshu. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 230 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; JFSG; RNP; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 43. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781848559066
- ISBN
- 9781848559066
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.30
€ 145.30
Paperback. As cities all over the world have urbanized rapidly after the industrial revolution, most cities have confronted environmental problems such as poor air and water quality, high levels of traffic congestion and ambient noise. This book brings the lessons from innovative urban risk management approaches in Asian cities. Editor(s): Srinivas, Hari; Sharma, Anshu. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 230 pages. BIC Classification: JFSG; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781901595
- ISBN
- 9781781901595
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.80
€ 55.80
Hardcover. This is one of the first books to focus on explicit linkages between the changing environment and disasters and suggests proactive approaches towards disaster management. A ready-reference for field practitioners it covers areas such as elements of environmental entry, impacts of environment and disaster, strategies, planning and the way forward. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Tran, Phong. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 369 pages. BIC Classification: RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 236 x 33. Weight in Grams: 692.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 369
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857248657
- ISBN
- 9780857248657
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.48
€ 157.48
Hardcover. Deals with the topic of Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction (CBDRR). This book provides an overview of the subject and looks at the role of governments, NGOs, academics and corporate sectors in community based disaster risk reduction. It examines experiences from Asian and African countries. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 424 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 163 x 37. Weight in Grams: 768.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857248671
- ISBN
- 9780857248671
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.80
€ 157.80
Hardcover. This is the first academic publication to highlight the linkages between Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). Key issues and challenges related to CCA-DRR synergy and interactions are highlighted throughout, mostly drawing lessons and experiences from the field practices and greatly increasing current awareness. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Pulhin, Juan; Pereira, Joy. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 416 pages, ill. BIC Classification: RNA; RNFD; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 28. Weight in Grams: 696.
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857244871
- ISBN
- 9780857244871
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 156.12
€ 156.12
Hardcover. Arguably among the regions of the world most vulnerable to climate change, Asia has different mechanisms for Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) activities. This title provides 19 case studies, from 13 countries and regions in Asia, that highlight different aspects of CCA-DRR entry points. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Pulhin, Juan; Pereira, Joy. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 496 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 1F; RNA; RNFD; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 41. Weight in Grams: 866.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780857244857
- ISBN
- 9780857244857
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.24
€ 164.24
Hardback. Whilst it is impossible to make resistant urban growth, resilience is becoming more widely accepted and urban systems must be resilient enough to cope with the climate related hazards. This book highlights the issues of resilience through regional, national, city and community-based studies. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Sharma, Anshu. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 308 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: RN; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857243195
- ISBN
- 9780857243195
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.46
€ 134.46
Hardcover. The Asian monsoon region is one of these areas where consecutive years of droughts are causing severe problems for the lives and livelihoods of the communities. This book outlines the characteristics and challenges of the Asian monsoon drought and highlights innovative solutions and approaches undertaken in different parts of the region. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Nguyen, Huy. Series Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 206 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1F; RNFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857248633
- ISBN
- 9780857248633
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.34
€ 126.34
Hardback. This book analyzes the role of local responses to natural disasters and conflict. Key issues such as the relationship between local and external knowledge in addressing disasters, the relevance of institutional and policy frameworks for community-based disaster response and the role of social capital and collective action are also addressed. Editor(s): Neef, Andreas; Shaw, Rajib. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: RNR; RNT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781908204
- ISBN
- 9781781908204
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.81
€ 135.81
Paperback. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Disaster Risk Reduction. Num Pages: 204 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 35 colour illustrations, 18 black & white tables, 4 colou. BIC Classification: JFC; RNF; RNR; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431563730
- ISBN
- 9784431563730
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.70
€ 126.70
Paperback. Through many years and many disasters, Japan has developed innovative technology and tools for risk reduction. This book is one of the first comprehensive attempts to focus on community-based disaster risk reduction, highlighting the experiences of Japan. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Disaster Risk Reduction. Num Pages: 248 pages, 29 black & white illustrations, 29 colour illustrations, 20 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: RNR; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 391.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431561361
- ISBN
- 9784431561361
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.10
€ 127.10
Hardback. Tohoku Recovery Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Disaster Risk Reduction. Num Pages: 204 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 35 colour illustrations, 18 black & white tables, 4 colou. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JFFC; RNR; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431551355
- ISBN
- 9784431551355
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.88
€ 127.88
Hardback. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Disaster Risk Reduction. Num Pages: 518 pages, 37 black & white illustrations, 106 colour illustrations, 40 black & white tables, 6 colo. BIC Classification: 1QSN; GTB; RNF; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1011.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
- Number of pages
- 518
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431551164
- ISBN
- 9784431551164
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.99
€ 196.99
Hardback. Disaster Recovery Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Disaster Risk Reduction. Num Pages: 444 pages, 21 black & white illustrations, 72 colour illustrations, 34 black & white tables, 11 colo. BIC Classification: RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 889.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
- Number of pages
- 444
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431542544
- ISBN
- 9784431542544
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.33
€ 196.33
Hardback. Community Practices for Disaster Risk Reduction in Japan Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib. Series: Disaster Risk Reduction. Num Pages: 248 pages, 29 black & white illustrations, 29 colour illustrations, 20 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; RNR; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 557.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431542452
- ISBN
- 9784431542452
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.77
€ 128.77
Hardcover. 416 pages, 86. Editor(s): Arora, Rajesh. Human actions across the past few centuries have led to a depletion of the world's natural energy sources, as well as large scale environmental degradation. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: KCM; RNU. Dimension: 250 x 179 x 33. Weight: 1208.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845939564
- ISBN
- 9781845939564
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.70
€ 147.70
Hardcover. Editor(s): Ananadjiwala, Rajesh; Hunter, L.; Kozlowski, R. Num Pages: 435 pages, b/w photos & illus. BIC Classification: KNDD; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 259 x 182 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1116.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 435
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781600215599
- ISBN
- 9781600215599
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 341.79€ 232.50
€ 341.79
€ 232.50
Paperback. This book provides a framework for the holistic understanding of our planet and environmental hazards. An ideal resource for general readers, it is profusely illustrated and will help in the development of disaster resilient communities. Num Pages: 377 pages, 301 black & white illustrations, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PDZ; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer, India, Private Ltd India
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 377
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788132229056
- ISBN
- 9788132229056
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 139.29
€ 139.29
Hardcover. Disaster Education and Management Num Pages: 349 pages, 301 black & white illustrations, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDZ; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 243 x 25. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer, India, Private Ltd India
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 430
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788132215653
- ISBN
- 9788132215653
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.73
€ 195.73