Disaster Risk, Climate Change, and Environmental Resilience

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Disaster Risk, Climate Change, and Environmental Resilience: Natural and Man-Made Hazards in India

This book has been written to help students to understand disasters and the environmental conditions that influence them. It brings together ideas from disaster studies, climate and environmental awareness to explain how hazards arise and how they affect people and places, particularly in India. The chapters are arranged in two parts: the first introduces the basic concepts of disasters, different types of hazards, and how societies respond to them, while the second focuses on the role of climate, atmosphere, and natural landscapes in shaping disaster risks. Emphasis is placed on explanation and understanding rather than instructions or policies. With real examples and simple illustrations, the book is designed to support learning as well as independent reading for students from related disciplines.