Natural disaster and reconstruction in Asian economies a global synthesis of shared experiences
Natural disaster and reconstruction in Asian economies: a global synthesis of shared experiences

"The Great East Japan Earthquake of March 2011 left the entire world in a state of shock. The international community was unable to fathom how a major economic power, with one of the most extensive natural disaster preparedness programs in the world, could be laid bare to such destruction. Even...

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Weitere Verfasser: Yau Shuk-ting, Kinnia 1972- (HerausgeberIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: New York, NY Palgrave Macmillan 2013
Ausgabe:First edition
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Disaster relief > Asia > Congresses
Emergency management > Asia > Congresses
Natural disasters > Economic aspects > Asia > Congresses
Natural disasters > Social aspects > Asia > Congresses
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Zusammenfassung:"The Great East Japan Earthquake of March 2011 left the entire world in a state of shock. The international community was unable to fathom how a major economic power, with one of the most extensive natural disaster preparedness programs in the world, could be laid bare to such destruction. Even other highly developed countries began questioning their own ability to handle natural disasters. Different nations have faced disasters of varying intensity throughout history, yet it is in the best interests of the global community to share experiences and wisdom in order to minimize damage wrought by future catastrophes. Based on conference proceedings presented at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in November 2012, Natural Disaster and Reconstruction in Asian Economies offers leading insight into and viewpoints on disasters from scholars and journalists working in Japan, China, the United States, and Southeast Asia. Yau focuses on a broader scope of disasters, such as political, economic, social, cultural, and environmental crises, as well as psychological traumas. This work gathers together international wisdom from a variety of perspectives in the hope that nations will be better able to manage future disasters and their economic and cultural fallout"...
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographic references and index
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (xvi, 222 Seiten) Illustrationen
ISBN:9781137364166
DOI:10.1057/9781137364166

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