Advances in Spatial and Economic Modeling of Disaster Impacts 2019 Edition Contributor(s): Okuyama, Yasuhide (Editor), Rose, Adam (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3030162397 ISBN-13: 9783030162399 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $189.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Urban & Regional - Business & Economics | Economics - General - Political Science | Public Policy - City Planning & Urban Development |
Dewey: 303.625 |
Physical Information: 0.89" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.34 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. |