DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: H.M. Saxena

• Language: English

• Edition: 2023

• ISBN: 9788131613153

• Pages: 314

• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book

In a world increasingly vulnerable to natural and human-induced hazards, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management by H.M. Saxena offers a timely and comprehensive guide to understanding and tackling the challenges of disaster management, particularly in the Indian context. This well-structured book introduces key concepts such as hazard classification, disaster cycles, vulnerability assessments, and management strategies.

The author provides detailed coverage of all major types of disasters—geological, meteorological, hydrological, and anthropogenic—along with practical insights into geo-spatial technologies like Remote Sensing and GIS for disaster mitigation. Case studies and real-world examples help bridge the gap between theory and practice, while dedicated chapters explore the role of international organizations, Indian policy frameworks, and key stakeholders in disaster response.

Written according to the model syllabus prescribed by UGC, this book serves as an ideal textbook for undergraduate students and management scholars. Its broad coverage also makes it a valuable resource for planners, administrators, policymakers, and the general public seeking to understand disaster preparedness and resilience.

Contents at a Glance

1. Introduction: Hazard, Disaster and Management

2. Classification of Hazards/Disasters

3. Natural Disasters – I: Geological Disasters

4. Natural Disasters – II: Meteorological and Hydrological Disasters

5. Anthropogenic or Man-Made Disasters

6. Disaster Vulnerability and Risk Assessment

7. Disaster Management Cycle

8. Application of Remote Sensing and GIS

9. International Organizations in Disaster Risk Reduction

10. Disaster Risk Management in India

11. Stakeholders of Disaster Management in India

12. Case Studies

About the Author

Dr. H.M. Saxena, a distinguished geographer, has served in the Rajasthan College Education Service since 1967. He held various academic and administrative roles, including Lecturer, Principal, and Joint Director of College Education, Government of Rajasthan. Dr. Saxena has authored numerous acclaimed books such as Transport Geography, Environmental Geography, Economic Geography, and Dictionary of Physical Geography, earning recognition for his contributions to geographic and environmental studies.