Facing Hazards and Disasters: Understanding Human Dimensions

by National Research Council, Committee on Disaster Research in the Social Sciences: Future Challenges and Opportunities, Division on Earth and Life Studies

Book Overview

Social science research conducted since the late 1970's has contributed greatly to society's ability to mitigate and adapt to natural, technological, and willful disasters. However, as evidenced by Hurricane Katrina, the Indian Ocean tsunami, the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, and other recent events, hazards and disaster research and its application could be improved greatly. In particular, more studies should be pursued...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309101786
• ISBN13: 9780309101783
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"