Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Disaster Management - 9781138489868

Taylor & Francis

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Disaster ManagementAuthor(s): Brian Tomaszewski\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138489868, 978-1138489868\nSynopsis\nNow in its second edition, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Disaster Management has been completely updated to take account of new developments in the field. \n\nUsing a hands-on approach grounded in relevant GIS and disaster management theory and practice, this textbook continues the tradition of the benchmark first edition, providing coverage of GIS fundamentals applied to disaster management. Real-life case studies demonstrate GIS concepts and their applicability to the full disaster management cycle. The learning-by-example approach helps readers see how GIS for disaster management operates at local, state, national, and international scales through government, the private sector, non?governmental organizations, and volunteer groups.\n\nNew in t.