ABSTRACT
This Handbook provides a state-of-the-science review of research and practice in the human dimensions of hazards field.
The Routledge Handbook of Environmental Hazards and Society reviews and assesses existing knowledge and explores future research priorities in this growing field. It showcases the work of international experts, including established researchers, future stars in the field, and practitioners. Organised into four parts, all chapters have an international focus, and many include case studies from around the world. Part I explains geophysical and hydro-meteorological/climatological hazards, their impacts, and mitigation. Part II explores vulnerability, resilience, and equity. Part III explores preparedness, responses during environmental hazard events, impacts, and the recovery process. Part IV explores policy and practice, including governments, support provided during and after environmental hazard events, and provision of information.
This Handbook will serve as an important resource for students, academics, practitioners, and policymakers working in the fields of environmental hazards and disaster risk reduction.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|157 pages
Environmental hazards
section |59 pages
Geophysical Hazards
section |96 pages
Hydro-meteorological/Climatological hazards
part II|118 pages
Vulnerability, resilience, and equity
section |72 pages
Vulnerability and resilience
section |45 pages
Equity
part III|171 pages
Preparedness, responses, impacts, and recovery
section |46 pages
Adaptation and preparedness
section |43 pages
Responses
section |45 pages
Impacts
section |34 pages
Recovery
part IV|116 pages
Policy and practice
section |46 pages
Governments
section |44 pages
Support
section |25 pages
Information
part V|8 pages
Conclusion