Advances in Spatial and Economic Modeling of Disaster Impacts 2019 Edition Contributor(s): Okuyama, Yasuhide (Editor), Rose, Adam (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3030162362 ISBN-13: 9783030162368 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $189.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Urban & Regional - Business & Economics | Economics - General - Political Science | Public Policy - City Planning & Urban Development |
Dewey: 303.625 |
Series: Advances in Spatial Science |
Physical Information: 0.94" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.73 lbs) 421 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book presents essential advances in analytical frameworks and tools for modeling the spatial and economic impacts of disasters. In the wake of natural disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina, the Haiti Earthquake, and the East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, as well as major terrorist attacks, the book analyzes disaster impacts from various perspectives, including resilience, space-time extensions, and decision-making strategies, in order to better understand how and to what extent these events impact economies and societies around the world. |