A thorough explanation of the mathematical theories, philosophies, and economics of catastrophes with a view to how humanity should be prepared for events with catastrophic consequences
This book presents a holistic view of natural and man-made catastrophes, from mathematical theories and philosophy through to economics and policy. It is both academic and applied in its approach, offering both empirical evidence and academic reflections to give a new perspective on an ever-developing topic, and providing many examples of public policy and catastrophe responses from around the world.
Natural and Man-made Catastrophes: Theories, Economics, and Policy Designs begins by introducing readers to numerous natural and man-made catastrophes and how catastrophe theories have played a pivotal role in designing policies and responses to them. It discusses hurricanes, earthquakes, nuclear disaster, asteroid collision, Large Hadron Collider, artificial intelligence, uncontrollable robots, global warming, infectious diseases without antibodies, and bioterrorism. It clarifies key mathematical and scientific theories--such as catastrophe theory, chaos, singularity, fractal, tipping point, unbounded variance, fat-tail, and Feigenbaum constant--on catastrophes. The book goes on to examine ancient and contemporary philosophies that have played critical roles in humanity's understanding of catastrophic outcomes. The book critically builds the economics of catastrophic events 1) by consolidating the catastrophe literature in natural sciences, scientific theories, and philosophy; 2) by constructing global empirical catastrophe data and analytical models using historical data on hurricanes and earthquakes; 3) and by critically reviewing policy experiences on the aforementioned catastrophic events.
Lays the foundation for the economic analyses and policy-making on potential humanity/universe threatening catastrophes
Includes many examples of public policy and behavioral responses to catastrophes from around the world
Provides a wide-ranging commentary on crucial implications of the studies, models, and concepts of catastrophes
Synthesizes the catastrophe literature in mathematical theories, philosophical traditions, economic analyses, policy studies, and contemporary concerns.
Natural and Man-made Catastrophes: Theories, Economics, and Policy Designs is an important book for students, teachers, professionals, and policy makers who are involved in environmental research and disaster response.
Автор: Jean–Francois Heimburger Название: Japan and Natural Disasters: Prevention and Risk Management ISBN: 1786303701 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781786303707 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 22010.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: It`s late at night and the rain is pouring down on Dublin`s city streets. A mother is grieving for her dead child. She stands silently outside the home of the teenage boy she believes responsible. In a kitchen on the same square, a girl waits anxiously for her mum to come home. She knows where she is, but she knows she cannot reach her. A few doors down, a widow has just delivered a bombshell to her family during dinner and her life is about to change forever. And an aspiring theatre director has just moved in across the street. But there are already a few things about her landlord that don`t quite add up. Welcome to Primrose Square! Trade paperback edtn.
Автор: Dahlback, Olof Название: Environment and crime among residents in urban areas ISBN: 1409447057 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781409447054 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 24499.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: By considering cross-sectional and longitudinal aspects, linear and non-linear models, point and change data, different time periods, micro- and macro-level interaction, and data for individuals with different patterns of moves.
Описание: Gray and Hinch explore the phenomenon of food crime. Through discussions of food safety, food fraud, food insecurity, agricultural labour, livestock welfare, genetically modified foods, food sustainability, food waste, food policy, and food democracy, they problematize current food systems and criticize their underlying ideologies.
Автор: Ivor H. Seeley Название: Outdoor Recreation and the Urban Environment ISBN: 1349018171 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781349018178 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 1396.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Guy Bradley, born in Chicago in 1870, was killed in 1905 only three years into his tenure as game warden in a south Florida that was still very much a frontier. His murderer, never prosecuted, was a one-eyed former Civil War sharpshooter who made his living supplying exotic plumage for women's hats. At the time, an ounce of feathers was worth more than an ounce of gold. Bradley's death sent shock waves across America and helped give impetus to the burgeoning environmental movement.
Название: Urban planet ISBN: 1107196930 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781107196933 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 9186.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Global urbanization promises better services and stronger economies but also carries risks and unforeseeable consequences. Urban Planet highlights the hopes and hindrances of our journey of urbanization and the need for a parallel evolution of our science and systems to ensure we reap the rewards. This title is also available as Open Access.
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