A thorough explanation of the mathematical theories, philosophies, and economics of catastrophes with a view to how humanity should be prepared for events with catastrophic consequences
This book presents a holistic view of natural and man-made catastrophes, from mathematical theories and philosophy through to economics and policy. It is both academic and applied in its approach, offering both empirical evidence and academic reflections to give a new perspective on an ever-developing topic, and providing many examples of public policy and catastrophe responses from around the world.
Natural and Man-made Catastrophes: Theories, Economics, and Policy Designs begins by introducing readers to numerous natural and man-made catastrophes and how catastrophe theories have played a pivotal role in designing policies and responses to them. It discusses hurricanes, earthquakes, nuclear disaster, asteroid collision, Large Hadron Collider, artificial intelligence, uncontrollable robots, global warming, infectious diseases without antibodies, and bioterrorism. It clarifies key mathematical and scientific theories--such as catastrophe theory, chaos, singularity, fractal, tipping point, unbounded variance, fat-tail, and Feigenbaum constant--on catastrophes. The book goes on to examine ancient and contemporary philosophies that have played critical roles in humanity's understanding of catastrophic outcomes. The book critically builds the economics of catastrophic events 1) by consolidating the catastrophe literature in natural sciences, scientific theories, and philosophy; 2) by constructing global empirical catastrophe data and analytical models using historical data on hurricanes and earthquakes; 3) and by critically reviewing policy experiences on the aforementioned catastrophic events.
Lays the foundation for the economic analyses and policy-making on potential humanity/universe threatening catastrophes
Includes many examples of public policy and behavioral responses to catastrophes from around the world
Provides a wide-ranging commentary on crucial implications of the studies, models, and concepts of catastrophes
Synthesizes the catastrophe literature in mathematical theories, philosophical traditions, economic analyses, policy studies, and contemporary concerns.
Natural and Man-made Catastrophes: Theories, Economics, and Policy Designs is an important book for students, teachers, professionals, and policy makers who are involved in environmental research and disaster response.
Автор: Hallam, Tony (Emeritus Professor of Geology, Unive Название: Catastrophes and lesser calamities: the causes of mass extinctions ISBN: 0192806688 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780192806680 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 10550.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Renowned geologist Tony Hallam takes us on a tour of the Earth`s history, and of the cataclysmic events, as well as the more gradual extinctions, that have punctuated life on Earth throughout the past 500 million years.
Автор: Hogan Cathy Название: Natural Hazards and Disaster Management ISBN: 1682860639 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781682860632 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 155550.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Natural hazards and disasters are known to cause irreversible loss to life and property. There has been a drastic shift in the earth's atmosphere which has aggravated the impact as well as risk of such disasters. This book brings forth some path-breaking studies in the field of disaster management. It unravels the currently existing as well as futuristic models and methods to monitor and understand disasters as well as minimize their effects. Some of the diverse areas covered in this elaborate book are sensitivity and evaluation of fire risks, studies on precipitation, risks associated with flood, etc. This book will benefit students, academicians, environmentalists, climatologists and anyone else associated with this discipline.
Автор: Ajay Sharma Название: Mountain Hazards and Disaster Risk Reduction ISBN: 1681171317 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781681171319 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 230210.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: This book discussed on mountain regions occupy approximately one fifth of the Earths land surface and cover 54 % of Asias land mass. Mountain ranges create diverse ecosystems, sanctuaries for plant and animal species, and shelter for 10 % of the worlds population. Mountains are the sources of 80 % of the Earths surface water, important not only for mountain communities but also for billions of people living in the plains. Mountains trap moisture from air masses, which is precipitated in the form of snow that melts in spring and summer, flows to the plains, and becomes a lifeline for agriculture and industrial activities. With such multifunctionality, mountains serve not only as a source of ecological and food security for billions of people, but also act as buffers against natural hazards. However, mountains are very sensitive to environmental change and are a barometer for climate change. A change in temperature can disrupt a mountain system in the form of melting glaciers, soil erosion, landslides, rockfalls, floods, and avalanches.
Автор: Jenkins Christopher Название: Volcanoes: Natural Hazards and Disaster Risks ISBN: 1641160926 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781641160926 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 119260.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Oliver H Rohde Название: Natural Catastrophes: Risk Financing & Insurance Issues ISBN: 1629484490 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781629484495 Издательство: Nova Science Рейтинг: Цена: 168950.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: The Original A5 Patent fuchsia personal organiser by Filofax is crafted from thick leather. Made in England, it has a simple construction, based on the style of the first Filofax personal organisers. Its iconic Filofax design features a bespoke button with a colour-matched gel-finish cap on the leather strap closure. The exterior is made from thick leather with a patent finish. The interior is made from the same thick leather, with a visible reverse of the external leather. The left-hand interior cover features two credit card pockets, one vertical slip pocket, a multifunctional elastic holder and 2 elastic pen loops. The right-hand interior cover has a jot pad pocket and a vertical slip pocket. The Original A5 Patent fuchsia personal organiser comes complete with a selection of inserts and a week on two pages diary. The ring mechanism is 6 rings of 25mm to hold paper size 148mm x 210mm.
Название: Catastrophes ISBN: 3319208454 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319208459 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 27940.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: The book also reminds of Hamburg`s Flood Disaster in 1962, the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011 and other historical catastrophes in Japan, the Lisbon earthquake in 1755 and the Age of Enlightenment, and the eruption of the Tambora in 1815 followed by the "year without summer".
Автор: Nigel Raab Название: All Shook Up: The Shifting Soviet Response to Catastrophes, 1917-1991 ISBN: 077355002X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780773550025 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 38410.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Earthquakes, nuclear accidents, and floods were among the many unexpected tragedies that struck the Soviet Union over its history. Requiring the immediate mobilization of vast resources and aid, and embedded within a specific context and time, these catastrophes provide critical insights into the nature of the twentieth-century Communist state. All Shook Up takes a close look at the representation in film, the political repercussions, and the social opportunities of large-scale catastrophes in separate Soviet epochs, including the 1927 earthquake in the Crimean peninsula, the 1948 earthquake in Ashgabat, the Tashkent earthquake in 1966, the Chernobyl explosion in 1986, and the Armenian earthquake in 1988. Juxtaposing various disaster responses and demonstrating the ways both Soviet authorities and citizens molded them to their own cultural needs, Nigel Raab highlights the radical shifts in disaster policy from one leader to the next. Given the opportunity to act outside regular parameters, Soviet residents not only rebuilt their devastated cities, but also experimented with new values and crafted their own worldview while the state struggled to return the situation to normal. Based on archival research conducted in Russia and Ukraine, All Shook Up fills a gap in a global literature and challenges stereotypical representations of the Soviet Union as a monolithic state.
Автор: Roger Philip Abbott, Robert S. White Название: Narratives of Faith from the Haiti Earthquake: Religion, Natural Hazards and Disaster Response ISBN: 0367134063 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367134068 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 53070.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: This book presents an in-depth ethnographic case study carried out in the years following the 2010 Haitian earthquake to present the role of faith beliefs in disaster response.
Автор: McGuire Bill Название: Global Catastrophes: A Very Short Introduction ISBN: 0198715935 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198715931 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 11950.00 T Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии. Описание: In this Very Short Introduction Bill McGuire explores the potential catastrophes facing our planet. Assessing both the probability of these events happening in the future, and our chances of survival, this new edition brings our understanding of global disasters and risk research up to date, by using recent case studies from around the world.
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