UID:
almahu_9949641740102882
Format:
1 online resource
ISBN:
9781003450603
,
1003450601
,
9781000982473
,
1000982475
,
9781000982527
,
1000982521
Content:
"This book explores policies, structures, and processes of disaster management in India examining key theoretical foundations of disaster management with practical illustrations and case studies. The book offers a comprehensive understanding of disaster management policies and practices in India and focuses on public policy approaches in addressing critical issues and challenges facing the machinery and processes of disaster management in India. The creative approach to deal with different aspects of disaster management has helped in holistic delineation of a number of critical themes such as legal frameworks of disaster management, good practices, use of innovative approaches and technology, multilateral cooperation, the role of civil society organisations, among others. This book will be of interest to the students and researchers working in the field of disaster studies, geography, geology, development studies, public administration, public policy, economics, and governance. It will also be an invaluable companion for policy makers, practitioners, academicians and development planners working in the area of disaster management"--
Note:
Introduction to disasters -- Natural disasters -- Manmade disasters -- Contextualizing disasters -- Conceptualising disaster management -- Disaster management cycle -- Global thrust for disaster management -- Evolution of disaster management system -- Disaster profile of India -- Disaster management policy -- Legal framework -- Disaster mitigation : institutional arrangements -- Financial and federal dimensions -- Good practices in disaster management -- Rolf of science and technology -- Voluntary action and multilateral cooperation -- Innovations and challenges in managing disasters -- Towards a disaster resilient India.
Additional Edition:
Print version: Pandey, Rajendra Kumar, 1971- Disaster management in India Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2024 ISBN 9781032522975
Language:
English
DOI:
10.4324/9781003450603
URL:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003450603
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