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Title: REBUILDING AFTER DISASTERS
By: Gonzalo Lizarralde (Editor), Cassidy Johnson (Editor), Colin H. Davidson (Editor)
Format: Hardback

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ISBN 10: 0415472547
ISBN 13: 9780415472548
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Publisher: TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
Pub. date: 1 August, 2009
Pages: 296
Description: Disasters are not natural. Natural events such as earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes, become disasters because of the fragile relations that exist between the natural, human and built environments. This book emphasizes the role of the built environment in the re-establishment of lives and sustainable livelihoods after disasters.
Synopsis: Disasters are not natural. Natural events such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, etc. become disasters because of the fragile relations that exist between the natural, human and built environments. Sadly, major disasters will always occur in towns and cities in the developing world where resources are limited, people are vulnerable and needs are particularly great. The prevailing state of emergency challenges thoughtful and sustainable planning and construction. Yet it is possible, in theory and in practice, to construct them in a way that provides a sustainable environment and improved conditions for current and future generations. Rebuilding After Disasters emphasizes the role of the built environment in the re-establishment of lives and sustainable livelihoods after disasters. Expert contributors explain the principal challenges facing professionals and practitioners in the building industry. This book will be of great value to decision makers, students and researchers in the fields of architecture, social sciences, engineering, planning, geography, and disaster recovery.
Illustrations: 9 black & white tables, 94 black & white halftones, 16 black & white line
Publication: UK
Imprint: Routledge
Returns: Returnable
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