Disaster Perception and Management

Author: T.S. Chouhan
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Language: English
Edition: 1st Edition (2025)
Binding: Hardbound
Pages: 250
Size: 6.50 x 9.70 x 0.70 inches
Weight: 600 g
Book Type: Textbook
ISBN: 9789389184662
E-ISBN: 9789389184686

📘 About the Book

Disaster Management by T.S. Chouhan is a comprehensive guide that explores the full spectrum of disaster risks, preparedness strategies, and mitigation techniques. Covering both natural and man-made disasters, this book is structured into 29 detailed chapters, offering readers a clear understanding of disaster causes, consequences, and effective response frameworks.

With the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, industrial accidents, and environmental hazards, this book serves as a critical academic and practical resource. It emphasizes multi-dimensional approaches to managing disasters with scientific planning, community awareness, and infrastructure resilience.

🔍 Key Topics Covered:

• Types and causes of natural and man-made disasters

• Disaster risk reduction strategies

• Crisis and emergency response planning

• Community-based disaster preparedness

• Environmental, geographical, and agricultural perspectives on disasters

• Institutional frameworks and government policies

🎓 Recommended For:

• Undergraduate and Postgraduate students of Geography and Disaster Management

• Students of Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Science, and Civil Engineering

• Professionals in disaster risk reduction, policy making, and emergency response

• NGOs and organizations working in disaster-prone regions