Jörn Birkmann Books
Measuring vulnerability to natural hazards
A seemingly non-stop series of disasters has shown that societies worldwide seem unprepared for the threats posed by natural hazards. The tragic impacts of these events drew short-term attention fr...
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Assessment of Vulnerability to Natural Hazards: A European Perspective
By Jorn Birkmann, Stefan Kienberger, David Alexander
"Reducing risk that emerges from hazards of natural origin and societal vulnerability is a key challenge for the development of more resilient communities and the overall goal of sustainable develo...
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