The spatial dimension of risk how geography shapes the emergence of riskscapes

"Through its exploration of the spatial dimensions of risk, this book offers a brand new approach to theorizing risk, and significant improvements in how to manage, tolerate and take risks. A broad range of risks are examined, including natural hazards, climate change, political violence, and s...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Muller-Mahn, Hans-Detlef (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York 2013.
Edición:1st ed
Colección:The earthscan risk in society series ; 27.
Earthscan risk in society series.
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798269906719
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Sumario:"Through its exploration of the spatial dimensions of risk, this book offers a brand new approach to theorizing risk, and significant improvements in how to manage, tolerate and take risks. A broad range of risks are examined, including natural hazards, climate change, political violence, and state failure"--
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (260 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781136271298
9780203109595
9781283862028
9781136271304