Around the world, people and societies are at risk of being affected by disasters, both natural and man-made. In the face of climate change and human activity,
This book documents how nurses have shown their dedication, courage, expertise and compassion in helping communities prepare for, respond to and recover from di
This book presents the health emergency and disaster risk management (H-EDRM) research landscape, with examples from Asia. In recent years, the intersection of
The Asia-Pacific region is one of the most vulnerable to a variety of natural and manmade hazards. This edited book productively brings together scholars and se
This book uses two international frameworks—the Millennium Development Goals and the Hyogo Framework for Action, a program focused on disaster risk management