The vulnerability of cities : natural disasters and social resilience /

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What makes some cities less vulnerable and more resilient in the face of natural disasters? This work examines the factors involved and draws invaluable lessons from case studies and analysis.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Pelling, Mark, 1967-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London ; Sterling, VA : Earthscan Publications, 2003.
Subjects:
Urban ecology (Sociology) > Developing countries.
Natural disasters > Developing countries.
Disaster relief > Developing countries.
Urbanization > Social aspects > Developing countries.
Sustainable development > Developing countries.
Urban policy > Developing countries.
Écologie urbaine > Pays en voie de développement.
Catastrophes naturelles > Pays en voie de développement.
Secours aux victimes de catastrophes > Pays en voie de développement.
Urbanisation > Aspect social > Pays en voie de développement.
Développement durable > Pays en voie de développement.
Politique urbaine > Pays en voie de développement.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Sociology > Urban.
Disaster relief
Natural disasters
Sustainable development
Urban ecology (Sociology)
Urban policy
Urbanization > Social aspects
Naturkatastrophe
Stadtökologie
Katastrophenschutz
Unterprivilegierung
Developing countries
Lateinamerika
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