Risks and conflicts local responses to natural disasters /

• Other Authors: Neef, Andreas, 1965-, Shaw, Rajib
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley, U.K. : Emerald, 2013.
• Series: Community, environment and disaster risk management ; v. 14.
• Subjects: Science > Environmental Science.; Nature > Environmental Conservation & Protection.; Natural disasters.; Social impact of environmental issues.; Emergency management.

Communities affected by natural disasters are often stigmatized as being passive with regard to disaster prevention, mitigation and adaptation, waiting only for government assistance in the aftermath of such events. However, many innovative community initiatives have been developed to address natura...