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1. Disaster Management

   International Lessons in Risk Reduction, Response and Recovery

   Edited by Alejandro López-Carresi, Maureen Fordham, Ben Wisner, Ilan Kelman, JC Gaillard

   There is a perennial gap between theory and practice, between academia and active professionals in the field of disaster management. This gap means that valuable lessons are not learned and people die or suffer as a result. This book opens a dialogue between theory and practice. It offers vital...

   To Be Published October 16th 2013 by Routledge
2. Handbook of Hazards and Disaster Risk Reduction

   Edited by Ben Wisner, J.C. Gaillard, Ilan Kelman

   The Handbook provides a comprehensive statement and reference point for hazard and disaster research, policy making, and practice in an international and multi-disciplinary context. It offers critical reviews and appraisals of current state of the art and future development of conceptual,...

   Published December 12th 2011 by Routledge