Extreme Weather, Health, and Communities
Extreme Weather, Health, and Communities: Interdisciplinary Engagement Strategies
Springer | Natural Hazards | May 22, 2016 | ISBN-10: 3319306243 | 399 pages | pdf | 6.5 mb
Springer | Natural Hazards | May 22, 2016 | ISBN-10: 3319306243 | 399 pages | pdf | 6.5 mb
Editors: Steinberg, Sheila Lakshmi, Sprigg, William A. (Eds.)
Unique, interdisciplinary approach to social dimensions of meteorology, health and environment
Addresses the need to better understand connections between weather, changing environments and health
Presents a place-based spatial focus
Highlights case studies of successful weather/health/environment engagement strategies
This volume presents a unique interdisciplinary approach, drawing on expertise in both the natural and social sciences. A primary goal is to present a scientific and socially integrated perspective on place-based community engagement, extreme weather, and health. Each year extreme weather is leading to natural disasters around the world and exerting huge social and health costs. The International Monetary Fund (2012) estimates that since 2010, 700 worldwide natural disasters have affected more than 450 million people around the globe. The best coping strategy for extreme weather and environmental change is a strong offense. Communities armed with a spatial understanding of their resources, risks, strengths, weaknesses, community capabilities, and social networks will have the best chance of reducing losses and achieving a better outcome when extreme weather and disaster strikes.
Number of Illustrations and Tables
3 b/w illustrations, 39 illustrations in colour
Topics
Natural Hazards
Climate Change/Climate Change Impacts
Landscape, Regional and Urban Planning
Emergency Services
Public Health
Earth System Sciences
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