Disaster management : global challenges and local solutions (Record no. 44532)
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| fixed length control field | 01912nam a22002297a 4500 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| ISBN | 9788173716560 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| ISBN | 1439814309 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| ISBN | 9781439814307 |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 363.348 |
| Item number | DIS |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--AUTHOR NAME | |
| Personal name | Rajib Shaw |
| Relator term | Editor |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Disaster management : global challenges and local solutions |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication | Himayatnagar : |
| Name of publisher | Universities Press, |
| Year of publication | 2009. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Number of Pages | xv, 648 pages : |
| Other physical details | illustrations (some color), maps (some color), portrait |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Includes index |
| 505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE | |
| Formatted contents note | Hazards and disasters --<br/>Risk and vulnerability --<br/>Disaster reduction technology --<br/>Education and community --<br/>Crosscutting issues. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | We are all becoming increasingly vulnerable to natual disasters. Disaster management is therefore an important topic for all - from high school students to researchers. The disasterous consequences of these 'natural' events are largely due to unsustainable practices and activities. Disaster data in recent years show increasing trends in physical, social and economic impacts. While the mega disasters capture media attention, there are many small disaasters which go unnoticed, but affect lives and livelihoods on a daily basis. While a global perspective of disaster management is necessary, it is important to emphasize local solutions." "This book targets some of the key issues in disaster management, focussing on innovative research and application in this broad arena. The chapters are organized under 5 interrelated themes: Hazards and disasters; Risk and vulnerability; Technology; Education and community; [and] Crosscutting issues." "It will serve as an up-to-date reference book for researchers and practitioners in the field of disaster management throughout the world."-- |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Term | Emergency management. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Term | Disasters -- Risk assessment. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Term | Natural disasters -- Prevention. |
| 700 ## - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Krishnamurthy, R. R. |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) | |
| Koha item type | Lending Books |
| Collection code | Home library | Current library | Shelving location | Date acquired | Source of acquisition | Cost, normal purchase price | Full call number | Accession Number | Koha item type |
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| Reference | Main Library | Main Library | Stacks | 01/01/2019 | Purchased | 3200.00 | 363.348 DIS | 015826 | Lending Books |