Disasters, Hazards and Law

By Mathieu Deflem

This volume deals with important social-science issues of law and legal control pertaining to disasters and hazards in a variety of contexts. The orientation of this volume is driven by relevant recent occurrences, such as hurricanes Katrina and Irene in the United States; the 2010 BP oil spill, and the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Thematically diverse within the province of the social and behavioral sciences related to law and law-related problems, the chapters in this volume are not restricted in terms of theoretical approach and methodological orientation. Topics addressed include: legal controls pertaining to disaster prevention, response, and mitigation; regulations and policies concerning hazardous conditions; and crime and the control thereof in post-disaster situations.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1780529147
• ISBN13: 9781780529141
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"