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The Vulnerability of Cities : Natural Disasters and Social Resilience by Mark Pelling is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Vulnerability of Cities : Natural Disasters and Social Resilience about?
When disaster strikes in cities the effects can be catastrophic compared to other environments. But what factors actually determine the vulnerability or resilience of cities? The Vulnerability of Cities fills a vital gap in disaster studies by examining the too-often overlooked impact of disasters on cities, the conditions leading to high losses from urban disasters and why some households and communities withstand disaster more effectively than others. Mark Pelling takes a fresh look at the literature on disasters and urbanization in light of recent catastrophes. He presents three detailed studies of cities in the global South, drawn from countries with contrasting political and developmental contexts: Bridgetown, Barbados - a liberal democracy; Georgetown, Guyana - a post socialist-state; and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - an authoritarian state in democratic transition. This book demonstrates that strengthening local capacity - through appropriate housing, disaster-preparedness, infrastructure and livelihoods - is crucial to improving civic resilience to disasters. Equally important are strong partnerships between local community-based organizations, external non-government
Who reads The Vulnerability of Cities : Natural Disasters and Social Resilience?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Mark Pelling
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Published
- 2003
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9786610475636
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Political Science, Anthropology, Social Science
