Hazards, Vulnerability And Environmental Justice

Hurricane Katrina was the costliest natural disaster in US history killingthousands and displacing a million people. From the 2004 Tsunami to the recentPakistan... » 

Hurricane Katrina was the costliest natural disaster in US history killingthousands and displacing a million people. From the 2004 Tsunami to the recentPakistan earthquake to fuel depot explosions in the UK natural and humaninduced disasters are ever more common costly and dangerous. This is anessential collection from Susan Cutter the foremost disaster and vulnerabilityexpert in the US covers all aspect of hazards disasters and justice. Naturaldisasters and humaninduced hazards from chemical spills and toxic clouds tonuclear disasters are increasingly common and are costing billions of dollarsand countless lives. This invaluable collection from Susan Cutter the leadingexpert on hazards vulnerability and environmental justice in the U.S. bringstogether powerful and difficulttofind literature framed by a freshintroduction that draws out the salient themes and conclusions for our new ageof anxiety. This essential collection is ideal for hazard and disasterplanners academics and students studying hazards risk disasters andenvironmental justice across a range of disciplines. «