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The Political Economy of Hurricane Katrina and Community Rebound
Edited by Emily Chamlee-Wright, Virgil Henry Storr
In 2005 Hurricane Katrina posed an unprecedented set of challenges to formal and informal systems of disaster response and recovery. Informed by the Virginia School of Political Economy, the contributors to this study critically examine ...eBook:Find out more£25.00
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Disaster Law
Edited by Daniel A. Farber, Michael Faure
The field of disaster law has witnessed a huge surge in interest over the past few years. Building widespread recognition of the shortcomings of legal systems faced with disasters, academics have increasingly turned their attention to ex... -
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Distributional Impacts of Climate Change and Disasters
Edited by Matthias Ruth, María E. Ibarrarán
Climate change tends to increase the frequency and intensity of weather-related disasters, which puts many people at risk. Economic, social and environmental impacts further increase vulnerability to disasters and tend to set back develo...eBook:Find out more£25.00
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Natural Disaster Analysis after Hurricane Katrina
Edited by Harry W, Richardson, Peter Gordon, James E. Moore II
This influential book explores the key policy implications arising from Hurricane Katrina. Leading scholars from fields as diverse as decision analysis, risk management, economics, engineering, transportation, urban planning and sociolog... -
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The Economic Costs and Consequences of Terrorism
Edited by Harry W Richardson, Peter Gordon, James E. Moore II
This landmark book covers a range of issues concerning the consequences of terrorist attacks. Beginning with a discussion of new policies and strategies, it then delves into specific areas of concern, modeling a range of possible scenari...eBook:Find out more£44.76
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The Economic Impacts of Terrorist Attacks
Edited by Harry W. Richardson, Peter Gordon, James E. Moore II
Focussing on the economics of terrorism in the post 9/11 world, this book brings together original research based on the collaborative efforts of leading economists and planners. The authoritative and expert contributors use a variety o...eBook:Find out more£39.16