Floods

著者

• Parker, Dennis J.

書誌事項

Floods

edited by D.J. Parker

（Routledge hazards and disasters series）

Routledge, 2000

• : set
• v. 1
• v. 2

注記

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

内容説明・目次

内容説明

Floods occur in most parts of the world and range from being welcomed annual occurrences, to natural disasters which have countless physical and societal impacts. Floods presents the most comprehensive collection to date of new research, providing a rich body of theory and experience and drawing together contributions from over fifty leading international researchers in the field. An extensive range of case-studies covering major floods and regions prone to flooding worldwide are included.

目次

Part I. Introduction Part II. Flooding as a human problem Part III. Measuring and evaluating the impacts of floods Part IV. Strategies for addressing flood hazards and disasters Part V. Reducing vulnerability by managing residual risk through preparedness, warnings and insurance Part VI. Reducing exposure and vulnerability through regulation and other social processes Part VII. Examining the physical basis of flooding Part VIII. Enhancing the predictability of floods Part IX. Lessons, directions and future challenges

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詳細情報

• NII書誌ID(NCID): BA48987396
• ISBN:
  • 0415172381
  • 0415227437
  • 0415227445
• 出版国コード: uk
• タイトル言語コード: eng
• 本文言語コード: eng
• 出版地: London
• ページ数/冊数: 2 v.
• 大きさ: 26 cm
• 親書誌ID:
  • BA45082624