Disasters That Changed Australia

Disasters That Changed Australia
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Publisher : Victory Books
Total Pages : 209
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ISBN-10 : 9780522859461
ISBN-13 : 0522859461
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis Disasters That Changed Australia by : Richard Evans

Australian history is full of disasters. Some are natural but many more are man-made, results of individual or collective stupidity, reckless decisions, or greed. In Disasters that Changed Australia, Richard Evans nominates the worst disasters in an engrossing, insightful account of what happened and why. Picture British General, Douglas Haig through sheer arrogance and determination sending thousands of Australian men into swampy, disease-ridden enemy territory for no strategic gain. Or a feral legion of rabbits let loose on the environment, turning furry friends into an uncontrollable plague. Including Cyclone Tracy, Black Friday, the Snowy Mountains Scheme and the destruction of megafauna thousands of years ago, these are just many of debacles that have defined Australia. Richard Evans goes beneath the familiar stories and myths, and urges us to rethink how we respond to disasters to avoid making the same mistakes again.

Disasters in Australia and New Zealand

Disasters in Australia and New Zealand
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 211
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ISBN-10 : 9789811543821
ISBN-13 : 9811543828
Rating : 4/5 (21 Downloads)

Synopsis Disasters in Australia and New Zealand by : Scott McKinnon

Disasters in Australia and New Zealand brings together a collection of essays on the history of disasters in both countries. Leading experts provide a timely interrogation of long-held assumptions about the impacts of bushfires, floods, cyclones and earthquakes, exploring the blurred line between nature and culture, asking what are the anthropogenic causes of ‘natural’ disasters? How have disasters been remembered or forgotten? And how have societies over generations responded to or understood disaster? As climate change escalates disaster risk in Australia, New Zealand and around the world, these questions have assumed greater urgency. This unique collection poses a challenge to learn from past experiences and to implement behavioural and policy change. Rich in oral history and archival research, Disasters in Australia and New Zealand offers practical and illuminating insights that will appeal to historians and disaster scholars across multiple disciplines.

Great Disasters in Australian History

Great Disasters in Australian History
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Publisher : Allen & Unwin
Total Pages : 337
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ISBN-10 : 9781743435748
ISBN-13 : 1743435746
Rating : 4/5 (48 Downloads)

Synopsis Great Disasters in Australian History by : Jonathan King

A gripping account of the worst disasters to hit Australia since Federation From bushfires to cyclones; sinking ships; train and plane crashes; mine explosions and bridge collapses; the Port Arthur massacre and the Bali bombings; Australia has suffered numerous terrible tragedies. Bestselling author and historian Dr Jonathan King recounts the most extreme disasters to have hit Australia, opening each account with stories of the victims who died or whose lives were irrevocably changed by them, detailing the events and conditions that contributed to them, and telling inspiring tales of heroism and bravery in response to them. Dr King also shows how many of the disasters were caused by avoidable human error or negligence and warns that global warming will cause ever more extreme weather events. Dreadful as they've been, most Australian tragedies have resulted in constructive initiatives such as tighter gun controls in response to the Port Arthur shootings; stricter regulations for transport by air, sea and rail; and safer conditions for workers. Thought-provoking and gripping, Great Disasters in Australian History takes you on a rollercoaster ride through more than a century of tragedies that have rocked our nation.

Handbook on Climate Change and Disasters

Handbook on Climate Change and Disasters
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Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages : 711
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ISBN-10 : 9781800371613
ISBN-13 : 1800371616
Rating : 4/5 (13 Downloads)

Synopsis Handbook on Climate Change and Disasters by : Shaw, Rajib

This comprehensive Handbook assesses the escalation of global natural disasters as a result of climate change. Examining the complex interplay of human and natural activities, it highlights the growing vulnerability of people and communities in developing countries to floods, landslides, cyclones, heat waves and wildfires.

Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation

Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 593
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ISBN-10 : 9781107025066
ISBN-13 : 1107025060
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation by : Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Extreme weather and climate events, interacting with exposed and vulnerable human and natural systems, can lead to disasters. This Special Report explores the social as well as physical dimensions of weather- and climate-related disasters, considering opportunities for managing risks at local to international scales. SREX was approved and accepted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on 18 November 2011 in Kampala, Uganda.

Handbook Of Disaster Risk Reduction & Management: Climate Change And Natural Disasters

Handbook Of Disaster Risk Reduction & Management: Climate Change And Natural Disasters
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Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Total Pages : 957
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ISBN-10 : 9789813207967
ISBN-13 : 9813207965
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis Handbook Of Disaster Risk Reduction & Management: Climate Change And Natural Disasters by : Christian N Madu

Climate change is increasingly of great concern to the world community. The earth has witnessed the buildup of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the atmosphere, changes in biodiversity, and more occurrences of natural disasters. Recently, scientists have begun to shift their emphasis away from curbing carbon dioxide emission to adapting to carbon dioxide emission. The increase in natural disasters around the world is unprecedented in earth's history and these disasters are often associated to climate changes. Many nations along the coastal lines are threatened by massive floods and tsunamis. Earthquakes are increasing in intensity and erosion and droughts are problems in many parts of the developing countries. This book is therefore to investigate ways to prepare and effectively manage these disasters and possibly reduce their impacts. The focus is on mitigation strategies and policies that will help to reduce the impacts of natural disasters. The book takes an in-depth look at climate change and its association to socio-economic development and cultures especially in vulnerable communities; and investigates how communities can develop resilience to disasters. A balanced and a multiple perspective approach to manage the risks associated with natural disasters is offered by engaging authors from the entire globe to proffer solutions.

Responses to Disasters and Climate Change

Responses to Disasters and Climate Change
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Publisher : CRC Press
Total Pages : 299
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ISBN-10 : 9781315315911
ISBN-13 : 1315315912
Rating : 4/5 (11 Downloads)

Synopsis Responses to Disasters and Climate Change by : Michele Companion

As the global climate shifts, communities are faced with a myriad of mitigation and adaptation challenges. These highlight the political, cultural, economic, social, and physical vulnerability of social groups, communities, families, and individuals. They also foster resilience and creative responses. Research in hazard management, humanitarian response, food security programming, and other areas seeks to identify and understand factors that create vulnerability and strategies that enhance resilience at all levels of social organization. This book uses case studies from around the globe to demonstrate ways that communities have fostered resilience to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Natural Disasters and Adaptation to Climate Change

Natural Disasters and Adaptation to Climate Change
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 289
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ISBN-10 : 9781107010161
ISBN-13 : 1107010160
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis Natural Disasters and Adaptation to Climate Change by : Sarah Boulter

Eighteen case studies of worldwide natural disasters are used to inform actual climate change adaptation practice for researchers and decision makers.

Asia's Response to Climate Change and Natural Disasters

Asia's Response to Climate Change and Natural Disasters
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Publisher : CSIS
Total Pages : 132
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ISBN-10 : 9780892066049
ISBN-13 : 0892066040
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis Asia's Response to Climate Change and Natural Disasters by : Charles W. Freeman

"A report of the CSIS Asian Regionalism Initiative, July 2010."

The Changing Climate of Australia

The Changing Climate of Australia
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Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Total Pages : 50
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ISBN-10 : 9781627124461
ISBN-13 : 1627124462
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis The Changing Climate of Australia by : Patricia K. Kummer

Your readers will discover what makes Australia unique. They'll find out about its geography, wildlife, people, weather, and natural resources. They'll explore the environmental issues affecting Australian in the twenty-first century and the steps being taken to ensure a better tomorrow for this continent.