This work combines research and empirical evidence on the economic costs of disasters with theoretical approaches. It provides new insights on how to assess and
Disasters and History offers the first comprehensive historical overview of hazards and disasters. Drawing on a range of case studies, including the Black Death
The Consequences of Disasters: Demographic, Planning and Policy Implications presents innovative multi-disciplinary perspectives on how people and societies res
We in the United States have almost come to accept natural disasters as part of our nation's social fabric. News of property damage, economic and social disrupt
Economic Effects of Natural Disasters explores how natural disasters affect sources of economic growth and development. Using theoretical econometrics and real-