Disaster and development /
Collins, Andrew E.
London : Routledge,
2009.
This book provides accessible and up to date analyses of disasters and development linkages, addressing planning and response activities that accompany this field.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [263]-277) and index.
Introduction: Why disaster and development? -- Viewing disasters from perspectives of development -- How do disasters influence development? -- Physical and mental health in disaster and development -- Learning and planning in disaster management -- Disaster early warning and risk management -- Disaster mitigation, response and recovery -- Conclusions.
This book provides accessible and up to date analyses of disasters and development linkages, addressing planning and response activities that accompany this field.
Economic development.
Natural disasters.