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  • Gender, Climate Change and Disaster Resilience

    An Asia-Pacific Perspective

    Edited by Mausumi Bhattacharyya, Rajib Shaw ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    Gender plays a crucial role in shaping the vulnerabilities and resilience of communities in the face of disaster risk and climate change. Women, men, and gender minorities often experience the impacts of climate change and disasters differently due to existing social, economic, and cultural inequalities. For instance, women, especially in the Global South, often bear the brunt of climate-related ... Read more

    $143.99 USD

  • Environment Disaster Linkages

    by Rajib Shaw ...
    Series Book 9 - Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management
    Disaster management has historically focused on reactive approaches, but a shift to proactive approaches is crucial for addressing concerns raised by the changing environment. A prime reason for the absence of proactive approaches in disaster/hazard management is the uncertainty or ambiguity present in the links between the environment and the hazards. This is one of the first books to focus on ... Read more

    $170.99 USD

  • Disaster Management: Global Challenges and Local Solutions

    by Rajib Shaw ...
    We are becoming increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters. Disaster Management is therefore an important topic for all—from high school students to researchers. Disaster data in recent years show increasing trends in physical, social and economic impacts. While a global perspective of disaster management is necessary, it is also important to emphasize local solutions. This book targets some of ... Read more

    $33.00 USD

  • Ecosystem-Based Adaptation

    by Rajib Shaw ...
    Series Book 12 - Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management
    Ecosystems are often examined from a ecological perspective because of the importance of biodiversity and ecosystem services. Ecosystems of different types and scales are under increasing pressure due to natural and human induced changes. Climate change and the disasters it causes, are a major driver affecting ecosystems and services. Several studies have provided evidence that a healthy ecosystem ... Read more

    $147.99 USD

  • Social Organizations in Disaster Response and Recovery

    Development and Potentials in China

    by Qingyue Du, Rajib Shaw ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    In an era of escalating disaster risks and increasingly complex governance challenges, social organizations have become indispensable actors in disaster response and recovery. This book provides the first systematic study of social organizations in disaster response and recovery, with a particular focus on China’s developing practices and their connections to global frameworks. It begins with an ... Read more

    $179.09 USD

  • Urban Disasters and Resilience in Asia

    by Rajib Shaw, Akhilesh Surjan, Gulsan Ara Parvin, Atta-ur-Rahman ...
    Urban Disasters and Resilience in Asia presents the latest information on the intensity and frequency of disasters. Specifically, the fact that, in urban areas, more than 50% of the world's population is living on just 2% of the land surface, with most of these cities located in Asia and developing countries that have high vulnerability and intensification. The book offers an in-depth and ... Read more

    $71.99 USD

  • Soft Assets in Smart and Resilient City Development

    by Eiko Wataya, Rajib Shaw ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    Over the past decade, building smarter, resilient cities is an established global trend in urban development, including developing countries. Unexpected external shocks, disasters and damage from climate change have major impacts on sustainable growth and well-being for citizens in today’s cities and requires comprehensive solutions. To deal with these negative events, cities predominantly invest ... Read more

    $125.99 USD

  • Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction

    by Rajib Shaw ...
    Series Book 10 - Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management
    Communities are at the core of disaster risk reduction (DRR), and community based approaches are getting increasing focus in national DRR plans. In the case of past disasters, communities were always the first responders, and took leading roles in the post disaster recovery. The roles of communities in pre-disaster preparedness are also very important. This is the first comprehensive book ... Read more

    $182.99 USD

  • Climate Change Modelling for Local Adaptation in the Hindu Kush - Himalayan Region

    by Rajib Shaw ...
    Series Book 11 - Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management
    This book presents a portrait of the social advantages and limitations of climate change related modeling in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan (HKH) region. Physical systems modeling - such as of climate, weather, water, and soil - can be useful planning tools, and are essential to the forecasts and projections used operationally for decisions on climate and development. However, these models and their ... Read more

    $147.99 USD

  • Geopolitics, Innovation and Societal Challenges

    Role of India and Japan

    Edited by Rajib Shaw, Tomo Kawane, Anjula Gurtoo ...
    Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
    In an era defined by shifting global dynamics, this book explores the transformative partnership between two of Asia’s most influential democracies. This volume delves into the strategic convergence of India and Japan, examining their collaborative efforts to address pressing geopolitical, technological, and societal challenges in the Indo-Pacific and beyond. From the bustling connectivity ... Read more

    $152.99 USD

  • Transformative Innovations for Climate and Disaster Resilience

    Technology, Society, and Governance

    Edited by Rajib Shaw ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    This book explores cutting-edge innovations that strengthen disaster and climate resilience, highlighting the intersection of technology, society, finance, and ecosystems. It provides a comprehensive review of advancements in sustainable infrastructure, nature-based solutions, and integrated financial mechanisms that support resilient development. The volume examines social entrepreneurship, ... Read more

    $152.99 USD

  • Climate Crises and Public Health Challenges

    With a Focus on South and Southeast Asia

    Edited by Pritam Ghosh, Soumita Banerjee, Ranit Chatterjee, Rajib Shaw ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    With almost a third of the world's population living in South and Southeast Asia, these regions are particularly vulnerable to climate catastrophes such as rising sea levels, harsh weather, and changing disease patterns. They have impacted the regions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) and Goal 13 (Climate Action), which also put a ... Read more

    $143.09 USD