Disaster Management

by R. Subramanian

This textbook, 'Disaster Management', is designed for undergraduate students, particularly those in engineering courses like civil, structural, and geotechnical, studying the subject for the first time or at an intermediate level. It's based on the latest AICTE and UGC model curriculums. The book aims to raise awareness and understanding of disasters and their mitigation. It covers the topic systematically, starting with an introduction, then delving into disaster classification, natural and man-made disasters, management concepts, the four-cycle disaster management process, organizational structures, NGOs, ethical issues, and case studies. It employs the 'assurance of learning' model, outlining learning objectives in each chapter, followed by detailed explanations and a variety of assessment questions.

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Published January 1, 2018