Disaster And Development
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Disaster and Development
Author: Naim Kapucu
language: en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date: 2014-04-11
This book offers a systematic, empirical examination of the concepts of disasters and sustainable economic development applied to many cases around the world. It presents comprehensive coverage of the complex and dynamic relationship between disaster and development, making a vital contribution to the literature on disaster management, disaster resilience and sustainable development. The book collects twenty-three chapters, examining theoretical issues and investigating practical cases on policy, governance, and lessons learned in dealing with different types of disasters (e.g., earthquakes, floods and hurricanes) in twenty countries and communities around the world.
Disaster and Development: an Occupational Perspective
Author: Nancy Rushford
language: en
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Release Date: 2015-03-05
A ground breaking book that crosses cultures and contexts to provide a foundation for critical reflection on the role of occupation in disaster and development. An occupational perspective is illuminated by drawing upon the experiences of survivors, practitioners, personnel from local and international organisations, researchers and academics, with implications for policy, practice and education. - supports the development, use and practice of occupational therapy in disaster preparedness and response contexts - presents a rich array of new material and learning which is sought after by occupational therapy and occupational science professions - case study experiences covering epidemics, refugee crises, industrial emergencies, conflict, terrorism and natural disasters - concludes with a description and analysis of a proposed occupational framework for disaster preparedness and response - Contributed by a truly global team of authors from Australia, the US, India, Japan, Sri Lanka, the UK, Hong Kong, Indonesia... - Edited by a team who are widely recognised and experienced in development and disaster contexts
Disasters and Development
Author: Frederick C. Cuny
language: en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date: 1983
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