Curbing Catastrophe: Natural Hazards and Risk Reduction in the Modern World
Document Type
Book
Publication Date
2017
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139547345
Abstract
What does Japan's 2011 nuclear accident have in common with the 2005 flooding of New Orleans from Hurricane Katrina? 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. Based on his on-the-ground experience with several major recent disasters, Timothy H. Dixon explores the science, politics and economics behind a variety of disasters and environmental issues, arguing that many of the worst effects are avoidable. He describes examples of planning and safety failures, provides forecasts of future disasters and proposes solutions for hazard mitigation. The book shows how billions of dollars and countless lives could be saved by adopting longer-term thinking for infrastructure planning and building, and argues that better communication is vital in reducing global risks and preventing future catastrophes.
Was this content written or created while at USF?
Yes
Citation / Publisher Attribution
Curbing Catastrophe: Natural Hazards and Risk Reduction in the Modern World, Cambridge University Press, 300 p.
Scholar Commons Citation
Dixon, Timothy H., "Curbing Catastrophe: Natural Hazards and Risk Reduction in the Modern World" (2017). School of Geosciences Faculty and Staff Publications. 1515.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/geo_facpub/1515
