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University of Pittsburgh Press Designing Resilience: Preparing for Extreme Events - Book

Name: Designing Resilience: Preparing for Extreme Events - Book
Brand: University of Pittsburgh Press
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In an era of severe climatic events, terrorist acts, and the rise of dangerous technologies, understanding how to prepare is more important than ever. Designing Resilience: Preparing for Extreme Events provides a deep look into how communities, nations, and global organizations develop strategies to face these challenges. Published by University of Pittsburgh Press, this book uses real-world case studies to examine how individuals, governments, and technological systems cope during a disaster. This volume offers a clear framework for disaster management. It defines resilience through specific stages: mitigation, prevention, preparation, and response and recovery. By analyzing various models, the text helps readers understand the capacity of institutions and systems to withstand and bounce back from extreme circumstances. It is an essential resource for those studying political violence, government response, and social science.

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Analyzes real-world case studies of extreme events to understand how different systems respond to sudden disasters.

Examines the ability of individuals, institutions, and governments to cope with large-scale crises and technological threats.

Provides a structured definition of resilience across the four stages of mitigation, prevention, preparation, and recovery.

Offers models for disaster management that apply to both local communities and global organizations.

Explores the impact of climatic events, terrorist acts, and emerging technologies on modern societal stability.

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Brand: University of Pittsburgh Press
Format: paperback
ASIN: 0822960613
Category: Books > Subjects > Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences > Government & Politics > Civil Liberties & Political Activism > Political Violence
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 19 September 2010
Listed Since: 30 November 2009

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