Publication

2013 - Springer London, Limited

Language

English

Word Count

78,750 words, Guess

Page Count

315 pages

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL37179057M
  • ISBN-139783642397684
  • ISBN-103642397689
  • Better World Books9783642397684

Classifications

  • LCCK7000-7720.22

Description

"The book outlines the regulatory environment for disaster prevention and management in broad social, economic and political context. The first half of the book focuses mainly on Japan, especially the 3/11 events: the earthquake and tsunami that devastated the Tohoku area on 11 March 2011 and the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant radiation leaks. The second half focuses on the USA (the only other Asia-Pacific country to have experienced a serious nuclear emergency), Indonesia, China, New Zealand, Australia and international law"--Page [4] of cover.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Asia-Pacific Disaster ManagementSpringer London, Limited2013

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