Natural and Anthropogenic Disasters Vulnerability, Preparedness and Mitigation /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Jha, Madan Kumar (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2010.
• Subjects: Earth sciences.; Natural disasters.; Coasts.; Civil engineering.; Climate change.; Sustainable development.; Earth Sciences.; Natural Hazards.; Coastal Sciences.; Climate Change.; Civil Engineering.; Sustainable Development.

The major challenges of the 21st century faced by human beings are how to achieve water security, food security, energy security and environmental security. Owing to enhanced natural/anthropogenic disasters worldwide, these challenges become much more complicated and daunting especially for developi...