Disasters are not natural. Natural events such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, etc. become disasters because of the fragile relations that exist between the natural, human and built environments. Sadly, major disasters will always occur in towns and cities in the developing world where resources are limited, people are vulnerable and needs are particularly great. The prevailing state of emergency challenges thoughtful and sustainable planning and construction. Yet it is possible, in theory and in practice, to construct ...
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Disasters are not natural. Natural events such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, etc. become disasters because of the fragile relations that exist between the natural, human and built environments. Sadly, major disasters will always occur in towns and cities in the developing world where resources are limited, people are vulnerable and needs are particularly great. The prevailing state of emergency challenges thoughtful and sustainable planning and construction. Yet it is possible, in theory and in practice, to construct them in a way that provides a sustainable environment and improved conditions for current and future generations. Rebuilding After Disasters emphasizes the role of the built environment in the re-establishment of lives and sustainable livelihoods after disasters. Expert contributors explain the principal challenges facing professionals and practitioners in the building industry. This book will be of great value to decision makers, students and researchers in the fields of architecture, social sciences, engineering, planning, geography, and disaster recovery.
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New. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 294 p. Contains: Unspecified, Illustrations, black & white, Halftones, black & white, Line drawings, black & white, Tables, black & white, Figures.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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Very good. No dust jacket. Ex-library. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 283 p. Contains: Unspecified, Illustrations, black & white, Halftones, black & white, Line drawings, black & white, Tables, black & white, Figures. Audience: General/trade. LCCN 2009006691 Type of material Book Main title Rebuilding after disasters: from emergency to sustainability / edited by Gonzalo Lizarralde, Cassidy Johnson, and Colin Davidson; preface by Hernando de Soto. Published/Created London; New York: Spon Press, 2010. Description ix, 283 p. : ill., plans; 24 cm. ISBN 9780415472548 (hardback: alk. paper) 0415472547 (hardback: alk. paper) 9780203892572 (ebook) 0203892577 (ebook) LC classification HV554.5. R42 2010 Related names Lizarralde, Gonzalo, 1974-Johnson, Cassidy, 1975-Davidson, Colin H. Subjects Emergency housing. Emergency management. Disaster victims--Care. Humanitarian assistance. Sustainable development. Building--Superintendence. Notes Includes bibliographical references and index. Dewey class no. 363.34/83 Other system no. (OCoLC)ocn229019451
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New. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 294 p. Contains: Unspecified, Illustrations, black & white, Halftones, black & white, Line drawings, black & white, Tables, black & white, Figures.