Disaster and development /

Collins, Andrew E.

Disaster and development / Andrew E. Collins. - London ; New York : Routledge, c2009. - xvii, 285 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. - Routledge perspectives on development . - Routledge perspectives on development .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [263]-277) and index.

Introduction: Why disaster and development? -- Viewing disasters from perspectives of development -- How do disasters influence development? -- Physical and mental health in disaster and development -- Learning and planning in disaster management -- Disaster early warning and risk management -- Disaster mitigation, response and recovery -- Conclusions.

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Economic development.
Natural disasters.

338.9 / COL 2009