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Author:   Dennis J. Parker
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 5.50cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.780kg
ISBN:  

9780415172387

ISBN 10:   0415172381
Pages:   336
Publication Date:   14 September 2000
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part I. Introduction Part II. Flooding as a human problem Part III. Measuring and evaluating the impacts of floods Part IV. Strategies for addressing flood hazards and disasters Part V. Reducing vulnerability by managing residual risk through preparedness, warnings and insurance Part VI. Reducing exposure and vulnerability through regulation and other social processes Part VII. Examining the physical basis of flooding Part VIII. Enhancing the predictability of floods Part IX. Lessons, directions and future challenges

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'Combining theory and experience, this two-volume set provides a comprehensive collection of new research from over fifty international researchers in the flood hazard field.' - MCEER Information Service News June 2001 'This reviewer must express his admiration to Professor Parker...many will be grateful for his inspired leadership of this enterprise.' - Peter Rogers - Asian Disaster Management News, Vol. 6, No. 2, April-June 2000

Combining theory and experience, this two-volume set provides a comprehensive collection of new research from over fifty international researchers in the flood hazard field....An extensive range of case studies covering major floods and regions prone to flooding worldwide are included. <br>- MCEER Information Service News, June 2001 <br>

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