Search Results for: Confronting Catastrophe

A survey and analysis of natural disasters - volcanoes, floods, landslides, hurricanes, etc.-in terms of new concepts and approaches.

This handbook explains the importance and practice of using a geographic information system (GIS) in designing and implementing an effective response to large-s

The author argues for a new perspective on disaster law that is based on the principles of environmental protection. His prescription boils down to three simple

Foreword / by Cynthia McKinney -- Introduction: Careening toward extinction -- We're all in this together -- Dismantling white supremacy -- Climate justice vers

Coping with Catastrophe is a practical handbook for people who provide psychosocial aftercare for victims of disasters. This completely revised and updated seco