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: Lode Walgrave Название: Restorative Justice, Self-interest and Responsible Citizenship ISBN: 1843923343 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781843923343 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 7042.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Lode Walgrave has made a highly significant contribution to the worldwide development of the restorative justice movement over the last two decades. This book represents the culmination of his vision for restorative justice.
Описание: This volume provides an analytic exploration of Restorative Justice and its potential advantages and disadvantages.
Автор: Karson Lawrence Название: American Smuggling as White Collar Crime ISBN: 1138792071 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138792074 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 22968.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This narrative history of white-collar crime as embodied in American smuggling argues that from the nation`s earliest days, businessmen have been willing, by whatever means necessary, to achieve a corrupted version of the American Dream. It substantiates the premise that business was integral to the success of organized crime.
Автор: Wendt Название: Quantum Mind and Social Science ISBN: 1107082544 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781107082540 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 12355.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book proposes a quantum physical basis for consciousness and its place in the natural world, and explores the implications of this perspective for the social sciences. Wendt`s argument provides a philosophical basis for human agency through free will, and for a holistic or `non-local` vision of social life.
Автор: Marisa Silvestri and Chris Crowther-Dowey Название: Gender and Crime ISBN: 1473902185 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781473902183 Издательство: Sage Publications Рейтинг: Цена: 21859.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: With brand new chapters on theory, history and globalization, this book, written within a strong human rights framework, provides students with a current and critical guide to the area
Автор: E.Rugala Название: Workplace Violence: Issuses in Threat Management ISBN: 1498735126 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781498735124 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 22202.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: Workplace Violence: Issues in Threat Management defines what workplace violence is, delves into the myths and realities surrounding the topic and provides readers with statistics, thinking and strategies in the prevention of workplace violence. The authors guide novice and experienced practitioners alike in the development of their own programs.
Автор: Goode, Erich Название: Deviant behavior ISBN: 1138191906 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138191907 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 12248.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: Deviant Behavior provides a comprehensive study of the behavior, beliefs, conditions, and reactions to deviance, giving students a better understanding of this phenomenon. Deviance is discussed from the sociological perspectives of positivism and constructionism. Readers will grasp the reason behind deviant behavior through the positivist perspective and why certain actions, beliefs, and physical characteristics are condemned through the constructionist perspective. New to this edition: Two chapters on crime make clearer distinctions between criminalization of behavior, vs. criminal behavior itself More discussion of the relativity of deviance, including how murder is socially and legally constructed Expands the notion that conspiracy theory is a form of cognitive deviance New discussion furthers the difference between labeling theory and constructionism New Section on environmental pollution with reference to "green criminology" New section added on Deviance and Harm Newsworthy new features include: A Formerly Homeless Man Speaks Out Victimization and Abuse Mass Incarceration Stop and Frisk Missing Black Men? (with implications for families and demography) Arrest-Incarceration Gap Disparities in Sentencing The End of the Crime Decline? The Brother of a Murder Victim Speaks Out A Tattoo Collector Gets Inked Faculty-Student Sex Reflections on Studying BDSM
Автор: Wilcox Pamela, Cullen Francis T., Feldmeyer Ben Название: Communities and Crime: An Enduring American Challenge ISBN: 1592139744 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781592139743 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 3756.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
Social scientists have long argued over the links between crime and place. The authors of Communities and Crime provide an intellectual history that traces how varying images of community have evolved over time and influenced criminological thinking and criminal justice policy.
The authors outline the major ideas that have shaped the development of theory, research, and policy in the area of communities and crime. Each chapter examines the problem of the community through a defining critical or theoretical lens: the community as social disorganization; as a system of associations; as a symptom of larger structural forces; as a result of criminal subcultures; as a broken window; as crime opportunity; and as a site of resilience.
Focusing on these changing images of community, the empirical adequacy of these images, and how they have resulted in concrete programs to reduce crime, Communities and Crime theorizes about and reflects upon why some neighborhoods produce so much crime. The result is a tour of the dominant theories of place in social science today.
Автор: O`connor, Alexander Название: Lucifer effect ISBN: 1912128551 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781912128556 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 995.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Philip Zimbardo is fascinated by why people can behave in awful ways.
Автор: Eugene McLaughlin, John Muncie Название: The SAGE Dictionary of Criminology ISBN: 152643671X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781526436719 Издательство: Sage Publications Рейтинг: Цена: 18691.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Now in its fourth edition, The SAGE Dictionary of Criminology continues to be an authoritative reference text for the key concepts, theories, and methods in criminology and criminal justice.
Автор: Dermot Walsh, Adrian Poole Название: A Dictionary of Criminology ISBN: 0367135361 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367135362 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 16843.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Originally published in 1983. Entries include concise information on definition, use, inter-connection, and notes on relevant literature. A great reference for students and working professionals in criminology, forensic medicine, law, the police and prison services, psychiatry, psychology, social work and sociology.
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