Curbing Catastrophe Dixon Timothy H.
Curbing Catastrophe Dixon Timothy H. What does Japan's 2011 nuclear accident have in common with the 2005 flooding of New Orleans from Hurricane Katrina? Based on his on-the-ground experience with…
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Curbing Catastrophe Dixon Timothy H.
What does Japan's 2011 nuclear accident have in common with the 2005 flooding of New Orleans from Hurricane Katrina? Based on his on-the-ground experience with several major recent disasters, Timothy H. This thought-provoking book presents a compelling account of recent and historical disasters, both natural and human-caused, drawing out common themes and providing a holistic understanding of hazards, disasters and mitigation, for anyone interested in this important and topical subject.
He describes examples of planning and safety failures, provides forecasts of future disasters and proposes solutions for hazard mitigation. Dixon explores the science, politics and economics behind a variety of disasters and environmental issues, arguing that many of the worst effects are avoidable. The book shows how billions of dollars and countless lives could be saved by adopting longer-term thinking
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