New Books

A couple of new titles just added to our library catalogue ideal for those studying humanitarian studies, humanitarian assistance and public health management as well those with an interest in disaster planning, risk reduction and urban planning.

Shelfmark SQC.112

Cities, Disaster Risk and Adaptation by Christine Wamsler

Routledge, 2014

 

This book explores ways in which resilient cities can be 'built' and sustainable urban transformations achieved. The author takes a holistic approach and integrates perspectives and practice from risk reduction and climate change adaption based on a specific urban viewpoint. Each chapter contains learning objectives, end of chapter questions and suggested further reading and web resources.

Shelfmark SQC.111
 

Disaster Risk Reduction: Cases from Urban Africa

edited by Mark Pelling and Ben Wisner

Earthscan, 2009

 

Part one of this book reviews development, urbanization and disaster risk in Africa as a whole. Part two presents detailed case studies from Algeria, Ghana, Senegal, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa illustrating vulnerability to earthquake, fire, environment health hazards and flooding.