Disaster Risk Reduction in Indonesia - 9783319853994

Name: Disaster Risk Reduction in Indonesia - 9783319853994
Brand: Springer International Publishing AG

Springer International Publishing AG

Disaster Risk Reduction in IndonesiaProgress, Challenges, and Issues\nAuthor(s): Riyanti Djalante, Matthias Garschagen, Frank Thomalla, Rajib Shaw\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG, Switzerland\nImprint: Springer International Publishing AG\nISBN-13: 9783319853994, 978-3319853994\nSynopsis\nThis book is a unique, transdisciplinary summary of the state of the art of disaster risk reduction (DRR) in Indonesia. It provides a comprehensive overview of disaster risk governance across all levels and multiple actors including diverse perspectives from practitioners and researchers on the challenges and progress of DRR in Indonesia. The book includes novel and emerging topics such as the role of culture, religion, psychology and the media in DRR. It is essential reading for students, researchers, and policy makers seeking to understand the nature and variety of environmental hazards and risk patterns affecting Indonesia.\nFollowing the introduction, the book.