Risk Habitat Megacity
Author:   Dirk Heinrichs ,  Kerstin Krellenberg ,  Bernd Hansjürgens ,  Francisco Martínez
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Edition:   2012
ISBN:  

9783642115431


Pages:   366
Publication Date:   10 October 2011
Format:   Hardback
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Megacity development and the inherent risks and opportunities for humans and the environment is a theme of growing urgency in the 21st century. Focusing on Latin America where urbanization is most advanced, this book studies the complexity of a ‘mega-urban system’ and explores interrelations between sectors and issues by providing an in-depths study of one particular city, Santiago de Chile. The book attempts to (i) focus on the emergence of risk in megacities by analyzing risk elements, (ii) evaluate the extent and severity of risks, (iii) develop strategies to cope with adverse risks, and (iv) to guide urban development by combining concepts with empirical evidence. Drawing on the work of an interdisciplinary and international consortium of academic and professional partners, the book is written for scholars in cross-cutting areas of urban, sustainability, hazard, governance and planning research as well as practitioners from local, regional and international organizations.

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Author:   Dirk Heinrichs ,  Kerstin Krellenberg ,  Bernd Hansjürgens ,  Francisco Martínez
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   2012
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.752kg
ISBN:  

9783642115431


ISBN 10:   3642115438
Pages:   366
Publication Date:   10 October 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Foreword.- Part I: A Challenge for Research and Implementation.- Part II: Developing the Conceptual Framework.- Part III: Exploring Policy Fields.- Part IV: Synthesis and Perspectives.

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