Disaster Management
Author: R Subramanian
Brand: S Chand
Edition: 2022
Binding: unknown_binding
Number Of Pages: 344
Release Date: 30-09-2022
Details: Disaster Management, 2e is an intended textbook for students pursuing a first or an intermediate course on the subject in any undergraduate programme, especially engineering courses such as civil, structural, geotechnical engineering and other specialized courses on the subject. The latest AICTE and the earlier UGC model curriculums have been extensively consulted to design the contents of the book. The UPSC aspirants will find the book useful to prepare short notes on many topics and in answering questions on disasters and disaster management. The main objective of the book is to create awareness about and understanding of disasters and disaster mitigation measures. It deals with the subject in a structured manner. Starting with an introductory chapter, the book goes to classification of disasters, separate chapters on natural and man-made (anthropogenic) disasters, basic management concepts, four-cycle disaster management, organizational structures in India and other countries, NGOs, ethical issues and case studies. It follows the ';assurance of learning' model by enumerating the learning objectives in every chapter, followed by detailed exposition of each objective and ends with a rich suite of assessment questions., Preface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition Syllabus-Book Content Mapping 1. Overview 2. Understanding Disasters 3. Natural Disasters 4. Anthropogenic (Man-Made) Disasters 5. Pandemics and Environmental Disasters 6. Objectives and Principles of Disaster Management 7. Disaster Management Cycle 8. Stakeholders and Technological Tools of Disaster Management 9. International Cooperation and Organisational Structures for Disaster Management 10. Disaster Management in India 11. Ethical Issues 12. Case Studies Further Reading Appendix 1: Suggested Practical Tasks Appendix 2: Vulnerability Maps of India Apendix 2: Vulnerability Maps of India Index
EAN: 9789356742635
Package Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 1.0 inches
Languages: English
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Author: R Subramanian
Brand: S Chand
Edition: 2022
Binding: unknown_binding
Number Of Pages: 344
Release Date: 30-09-2022
Details: Disaster Management, 2e is an intended textbook for students pursuing a first or an intermediate course on the subject in any undergraduate programme, especially engineering courses such as civil, structural, geotechnical engineering and other specialized courses on the subject. The latest AICTE and the earlier UGC model curriculums have been extensively consulted to design the contents of the book. The UPSC aspirants will find the book useful to prepare short notes on many topics and in answering questions on disasters and disaster management. The main objective of the book is to create awareness about and understanding of disasters and disaster mitigation measures. It deals with the subject in a structured manner. Starting with an introductory chapter, the book goes to classification of disasters, separate chapters on natural and man-made (anthropogenic) disasters, basic management concepts, four-cycle disaster management, organizational structures in India and other countries, NGOs, ethical issues and case studies. It follows the ';assurance of learning' model by enumerating the learning objectives in every chapter, followed by detailed exposition of each objective and ends with a rich suite of assessment questions., Preface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition Syllabus-Book Content Mapping 1. Overview 2. Understanding Disasters 3. Natural Disasters 4. Anthropogenic (Man-Made) Disasters 5. Pandemics and Environmental Disasters 6. Objectives and Principles of Disaster Management 7. Disaster Management Cycle 8. Stakeholders and Technological Tools of Disaster Management 9. International Cooperation and Organisational Structures for Disaster Management 10. Disaster Management in India 11. Ethical Issues 12. Case Studies Further Reading Appendix 1: Suggested Practical Tasks Appendix 2: Vulnerability Maps of India Apendix 2: Vulnerability Maps of India Index
EAN: 9789356742635
Package Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 1.0 inches
Languages: English
