Assessment of Vulnerability to Natural Hazards: A European Perspective

Author:   Jörn Birkmann (University of Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 7, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany) ,  Stefan Kienberger (University of Salzburg, Austria) ,  David Alexander (University College London, London, UK)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
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9780124105287


Pages:   240
Publication Date:   02 January 2015
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Jörn Birkmann (University of Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 7, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany) ,  Stefan Kienberger (University of Salzburg, Austria) ,  David Alexander (University College London, London, UK)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.540kg
ISBN:  

9780124105287


ISBN 10:   0124105289
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   02 January 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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1. Theoretical framework for the assessment of vulnerability to natural hazards and climate change [in Europe]  2. Holistic Evaluation of Seismic Risk in Barcelona  3. Holistic Approach to Assess Vulnerability to Floods at Two Different Scales in the Salzach River Basin, Austria  4. Vulnerability to Earthquakes and Floods of the Healthcare System in Florence, Italy  5. Vulnerability to Heatwaves, Floods and Earthquakes in an Urban Area: Test Case in Cologne, Germany  6. Vulnerability to Drought and Heatwave in London: Revealing Institutionally Configured Risk  7. Comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment of Forest Fires and Coastal Erosion: Evidence from Case-Study Analysis in Portugal 8. Vulnerability to Heatwaves, Floods and Mass Movements in Mountainous Terrain: Test Cases in South Tyrol 9. Discussion of applicability and the constraints of the framework for assessing vulnerability in different geographic and social contexts in Europe Scientific and Practical Validation of the Generic Framework

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