{"product_id":"9780792340645","title":"Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research: Scientific and Management Issues","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAdvances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research: Scientific and Management Issues\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eEl-Sabh, Mohammed I.; Venkatesh, Srinivasan; Denis, H.; Murty, Tad S.\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eCauses of major disasters are many and diverse, and the risks  associated with them endanger human lives, property, the environment,  the economy, and even the country's political and social well-being.  It is clear that, with rapid population growth, environmental  degradation, climate change, poorly regulated industries, and  continued economic uncertainty, the chances are that communities may  become more vulnerable to disasters. The dramatic losses in recent  years from volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and landslides, wildland  fires, droughts and floods, cyclones and storm surges attest to the  fact that we are still a long way from applying even the knowledge we  have today to make communities safe. Tackling this problem requires a  sound evaluation of disaster mitigation policies and tools. \u003cbr\u003e  As a contribution to the International Decade for Natural Disasters  Reduction (IDNDR), the fifth international symposium HAZARDS-93 was  held in Qingdao, P.R. China on 29 August - 3 September, 1993.  China is a country frequently hit by almost all kinds of disasters.  Its history is one of combating natural disasters and working towards  their reduction. More than 250 scientists, engineers and government  officials from 20 countries met for the purpose of engaging in a free  exchange of knowledge, experience and ideas regarding the scientific  and socio-economic aspects of mitigating losses from natural and man-  made disasters. A total of 180 papers were presented at 28 sessions  covering a very broad range of topics related to disaster management.  The twenty-one articles included in this book deal with the scientific  and management issues of land-based and marine hazards which cause the  most severe economic losses, deaths and environmental degradation in  many parts of the world. The book also includes specific  recommendations addressed to the IDNDR Secretariat, national  governments and scientific experts to increase the effectiveness and  efficiency of disaster management. Thus, \u003cem\u003eLand-Based and Marine\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003cem\u003eHazards: Scientific and Management Issues\u003c\/em\u003e forms an excellent  reference for scientists, engineers, policy-makers and the insurance  industry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 1996-07-31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9780792340645\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-94-009-0273-2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 240cm x160cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 303\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer Netherlands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46311611728012,"sku":"9780792340645","price":152.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780792340645.jpg?v=1771507797","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780792340645","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}