Disaster Prevention and Management: Volume 1 Issue 3
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An International JournalTable of contents
The Scientific Basis of Disaster Management
S.W.A. GunnDiscusses the origins of the new science of disaster management,which has evolved during the last decade or so from unorganized, adhoc disaster assistance. Looks at the…
The Failure of Hindsight
B. ToftOne of the most disturbing features of man‐made disasters is thatoften the cause has been known beforehand but little or nothing has beendone to prevent the occurrence or often…
The Language of Disasters: Disaster Terminology for a New Europe
S.W.A. GunnArgues that a “common language” and standardizedterminology are needed if the different governments and agencies, etc.,involved in disaster management and response, are to be able…
Road Transport and the Environment – A Brief Overview
C.G.B. MitchellDiscusses the effects of road transport on the environment anddetails the social effects, disbenefits and perceived nuisance of roadtransport. Examines methods of alleviating the…
An Analysis of the Causes and Consequences of Accidents Affecting the Environment
F.R. Allen, L. Fryer, M. ZahidDescribes a database that has been set up to analyse accidentswhich pose a hazard to the environment. Presents the preliminary resultsof an analysis of the data, from which useful…
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0965-3562Online date, start – end:
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditors:
- Dr JC Gaillard
- Dr Emmanuel Raju