Rebuilding Asia following natural disasters: approaches to reconstruction in the Asia-Pacific region

Providing a detailed and comparative assessment of the humanitarian responses to a series of major disasters in Asia over the past two decades, including massive earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis, this book explores complex and changing understandings and practices of relief, recovery, a...

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Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2016
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Online Access:DE-20
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Summary:Providing a detailed and comparative assessment of the humanitarian responses to a series of major disasters in Asia over the past two decades, including massive earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis, this book explores complex and changing understandings and practices of relief, recovery, and reconstruction. These critical investigations raise questions about the position and responsibilities of a growing range of stakeholders, and provide in-depth explorations of the ways in which local communities are transformed on multiple levels - not only by the impact of disaster events, but also by the experiences of rebuilding. This timely volume highlights how the experiences of Asia can contribute towards post-disaster responses globally, to safeguard future communities and reduce vulnerabilities. This is a valuable resource for academic researchers interested in post-disaster transformations and development studies, practitioners in NGOs, and government officials dealing with disaster response and disaster risk reduction
Item Description:Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 08 Mar 2016)
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xix, 416 Seiten)
ISBN:9781139683548
DOI:10.1017/CBO9781139683548