Routledge Handbook of Environmental Hazards and Society

Description

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. Cover Half Title Title Copyright Contents List of contributors Acknowledgements 1 Introduction: environmental hazards today and tomorrow Part I Environmental hazards Geophysical Hazards 2 Earthquakes and tsunami 3 Volcanic eruption 4 Landslides Hydro-meteorological/Climatological hazards 5 Tropical cyclones: experiences from bangladesh and the united states 6 Flooding 7 Drought: the case of south africa 8 Extreme heat and cold 9 Wildfire 10 Climate change: mitigation and adaptation Part II Vulnerability, resilience, and equity Vulnerability and Resilience 11 Social vulnerability and resilience to environmental hazards 12 Vulnerability: its discursive and material nature 13 Community level social capital and resilience 14 Urban and rural interdependencies: infrastructure services 15 Critical infrastructure and hazards: a risk modelling approach Equity 16 Environmental justice and hazards: case studies from the united states and india 17 Sexual and gender minorities in disasters 18 Indigenous responses to environmental hazard events Part III Preparedness, responses, impacts, and recovery Adaptation and Preparedness 19 Adaptation to flood risk by households and small businesses 20 Disaster preparedness and risk reduction: an Asian perspective 21 Emergency alerts and warnings Responses 22 Evacuation versus shelter in place 23 Volunteers and community participation 24 Religious institutions, communities and disasters Impacts 25 Physical health consequences of disasters 26 Disasters and mental health 27 The economic impacts of flood risk reduction Recovery 28 Disaster recovery 29 Regenerating sociocultural capacities and capabilities in disaster recovery Part IV Policy and practice: intergovernmental organizations and governments, support, and information Governments 30 International agreements and policies 31 Governance issues with environmental hazards 32 Local government and environmental hazards Support 33 Humanitarian organizations and aid 34 Role of insurance in reducing losses from disasters 35 Settlement and shelter reconstruction Information 36 Disaster risk reduction education 37 News media coverage of environmental hazards Part V Conclusion 38 Reflections Index