The Interplay between Urban Development, Vulnerability, and Risk Management

Ebru A. Gencer

Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG, 2013

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This book argues that, on one hand, socio-economic disparities resulting from unsustainable urban development can increase vulnerability to natural hazards, and on the other hand, when paired with natural hazards this increased vulnerability can negatively affect urban areas, resulting in further inequality.

ISBN-13
9783642294693
ISBN-10
3642294693
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Year
2013
Publication date
2013-07-02
Pages
111
Dimensions
235x155x