Optimisation of disaster forecasting and prevention measures in the context of human and social dynamics [electronic resource] / edited by Ion Apostol [and others].

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ISBN:

9781441616807

9781607503903

9781586039486

Title:

Optimisation of disaster forecasting and prevention measures in the context of human and social dynamics [electronic resource] / edited by Ion Apostol [and others].

Author:

NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Optimisation of Disaster Forecasting and Prevention Measures in the Context of Human and Social Dynamics (2008 : Chișinău, Moldovia)

Conference Author:

NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Optimisation of Disaster Forecasting and Prevention Measures in the Context of Human and Social Dynamics (2008 : Chișinău, Moldovia)

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 301 pages) : illustrations, maps.

Series:

NATO science for peace and security series. E, Human and societal dynamics, v. 52

General Note:

"Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Optimisation of Disaster Forecasting and Prevention Measures in the Context of Human and Social Dynamics, Chisinau, Moldovia, 7-10 April 2008"--Title page verso.

Contents:

Title page; Preface; Contents; Theme 1. Land-Based Hazards/Risks; Theme 2. Water-Based Hazards/Risks; Theme 3. Mining/Industrial Hazards/Risks; Theme 4. Health/Radiological Hazards/Risks; Theme 5. Hazard/Risk Communication/Public Participation; Author Index.

Local Note:

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Subject Term:

Hazard mitigation -- Europe -- Congresses.

Disasters -- Europe -- Forecasting -- Congresses.

Added Author:

Apostol, Ion.

Format:

Electronic Resources

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Publication Date:

2009

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Summary

Optimisation of Disaster Forecasting and Prevention Measures in the Context of Human and Social Dynamics addresses a wide range of disaster-management regimes. The principal themes (for a series of typical disaster scenarios) focus on how these disasters can affect both the human and natural environments. Accordingly, the articles in this book cover the following areas of concern: natural disasters such as earthquakes, landslides and floods; man-made disasters such as accidents at mining and tailings dams; nuclear/radiological facilities; transport accidents involving hazardous materials; fires; and environmental contamination. Monitoring and the assessment of health and environmental pollution risks, as well as the communication of these risks to the public, are also discussed. The scientific content thus focuses on risk assessment as part of national policies regarding protection of man and environment; the need for strong cooperation at international and national levels; using a cost-benefit approach; information sharing and networking; and vulnerability as a moderating factor in risk assessment. The contributions are very useful, especially to those partner countries that are developing their legal framework in civil emergency planning as well as in environmental protection.