DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: H.M. Saxena

• Language: English

• Edition: 2023

• ISBN: 9788131613160

• Pages: 314

• Cover: Paperback

About the Book

Disaster Risk Reduction and Management provides a comprehensive insight into one of the most pressing global challenges—natural and human-induced disasters. With India being highly disaster-prone, this book emerges as a timely and essential resource to understand the critical aspects of disaster risk management. The book covers an extensive range of topics including the classification and types of hazards, vulnerability assessment, the disaster management cycle, and the role of stakeholders and international organizations. A key highlight of the book is its integration of geo-spatial technologies like remote sensing and GIS in disaster preparedness and response.

Structured according to the UGC model syllabus, it is tailored to benefit undergraduate and management students. However, its scope extends beyond academics, making it a valuable reference for planners, administrators, social scientists, and the informed public. Each chapter has been meticulously curated to build a strong conceptual foundation while offering real-world insights through detailed case studies.

Contents Include:

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 Human-Induced or Man-Made Disasters

6. Disaster Vulnerability and Risk Assessment

7. Disaster Management Cycle

8. Geo-spatial Technologies in Disaster Management

9. Role of International Organizations in Disaster Management

10. Disaster Risk Management in India

11. Stakeholders in Disaster Management

12. Case Studies

About the Author

Dr. H.M. Saxena is a distinguished geographer and a veteran of Rajasthan’s College Education Service since 1967. His academic career includes roles as Lecturer, Head of the Postgraduate Department of Geography, Principal, and Joint Director of College Education. A prolific writer, Dr. Saxena has authored several seminal texts in the field of geography including Transport Geography, Environmental Geography, Marketing Geography, and Geography of Rajasthan. His expertise and dedication make this book an authoritative contribution to the field of disaster management.