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January 1, 19946,342 citations

At Risk: Natural Hazards, People's Vulnerability and Disasters

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BWBenjamin WisnerPBPiers BlaikieTCTerry Cannon

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore the relationship between natural hazards and people's vulnerability to disasters.
  • Developed a comprehensive framework for understanding disaster dynamics
  • Analyzed various natural hazards including famine, floods, and biological hazards
  • Proposed strategies for disaster reduction and enhancing community resilience
  • Identified critical factors contributing to vulnerability in the face of natural hazards
  • Outlined effective coping strategies and resource access for communities
  • Proposed actionable steps towards improving disaster response and building safer environments

Abstract

Part 1: Framework and Theory 1. The Challenge of Disasters and Our Approach 2. Disaster Pressure and Release Model 3. Access to Resources and Coping in Adversity Part 2: Vulnerability and Hazard Types 4. Famine and Natural Hazards 5. Biological Hazards 6. Floods 7. Severe Coastal Storms 8. Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Landslides Part 3: Action for Disaster Reduction 9. Vulnerability, Relief and Reconstruction 10. Towards a Safer Environment

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Wisner et al. (1994) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a63053c3eb69703d1b6eba9https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203714775
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