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Disaster Management

Disaster Management

Disaster Management

Cathy Hogan

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ML Books International - IPS
Año de edición:
2017
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Impacto social de los desastres
ISBN:
9781632398956
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Disaster management is concerned with minimizing the adverse effects of natural as well as manmade disasters. This involves devising strategies and developing programs to mitigate the loss to life and other assets. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts and emerging trends in the field of disaster management. The objective of this text is to give a general view of the different areas of this field, and its applications. It will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers including researchers, students and professionals associated with disaster management across various levels.

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