Natural disaster reduction : South East Asian realities, risk perception and global strategies / Dilip Kumar Sinha

Author:: Sinha, D. K. (Dilip Kumar), 1940-
Published:: London ; New York : Anthem, 2007.
Physical Description:: xv, 141 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

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Series:

Anthem South Asian studies

Contents:

Overview of disaster scenarios in South East Asia -- The context of the December 2004 tsunami -- A resume of global perspectives -- Coastal vulnerability -- South East Asian milieus: climatic changes -- Early warning systems -- Impact of hazards, vulnerability and development: a critique -- Desideratum: The South East Asian context -- Global support, local settings.

Subject(s):

Natural disasters
Natural disasters—Southeast Asia
Natural disaster warning systems
Natural disasters—Prevention

ISBN:

1843317044 (hbk.)
9781843317043 (hbk.)
1843317052 (pbk.)
9781843317050 (pbk.)

Bibliography Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [140]-141).

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