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: Hallam, Tony (Emeritus Professor of Geology, Unive Название: Catastrophes and lesser calamities: the causes of mass extinctions ISBN: 0192806688 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780192806680 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 1582.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Renowned geologist Tony Hallam takes us on a tour of the Earth`s history, and of the cataclysmic events, as well as the more gradual extinctions, that have punctuated life on Earth throughout the past 500 million years.
Автор: Hogan Cathy Название: Natural Hazards and Disaster Management ISBN: 1682860639 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781682860632 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 23333.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Natural hazards and disasters are known to cause irreversible loss to life and property. There has been a drastic shift in the earth's atmosphere which has aggravated the impact as well as risk of such disasters. This book brings forth some path-breaking studies in the field of disaster management. It unravels the currently existing as well as futuristic models and methods to monitor and understand disasters as well as minimize their effects. Some of the diverse areas covered in this elaborate book are sensitivity and evaluation of fire risks, studies on precipitation, risks associated with flood, etc. This book will benefit students, academicians, environmentalists, climatologists and anyone else associated with this discipline.
Автор: Jenkins Christopher Название: Volcanoes: Natural Hazards and Disaster Risks ISBN: 1641160926 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781641160926 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 17889.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: McGuire Bill Название: Global Catastrophes: A Very Short Introduction ISBN: 0198715935 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198715931 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 1792.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: In this Very Short Introduction Bill McGuire explores the potential catastrophes facing our planet. Assessing both the probability of these events happening in the future, and our chances of survival, this new edition brings our understanding of global disasters and risk research up to date, by using recent case studies from around the world.
Название: Catastrophes ISBN: 3319208454 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319208459 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 4191.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The book also reminds of Hamburg`s Flood Disaster in 1962, the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011 and other historical catastrophes in Japan, the Lisbon earthquake in 1755 and the Age of Enlightenment, and the eruption of the Tambora in 1815 followed by the "year without summer".
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