Disaster's Impact on Livelihood and Cultural Survival

<p>Many facets of disasters generate interest among scholars and practitioners. However a vital area of disaster research is consistently underemphasized. Little is written about the immediate and long-term impacts on a community’s livelihood systems and the customs and practices of the culture affected. <b>Disaster’s Impact on Livelihood and Cultural Survival: Losses Opportunities and Mitigation </b>represents a broad forum to discuss the impacts of large-scale disaster events on communities. </p><p>Covering disasters in 18 countries around the world academics policy makers community leaders urban planners and emergency practitioners explore both losses and opportunities for cultural and livelihood adaptation change and disaster impact mitigation. In the wake of these tragedies the contributors look at different dimensions of livelihood challenges and cultural survival. They discuss multiple forms of disasters including drought hurricanes earthquakes climate change and technological and armed conflicts providing a comprehensive examination of each topic and the myriad long-term impacts these disasters can have on communities.</p><p>Some chapters focus on developing best practices models to enhance future event response while others seek to assess new instruments or methodologies for better planning and assessment of disaster impacts. The concerns and strategic plans of indigenous populations are also highlighted in this volume. The inclusion of their voice and perspective as well as the book’s broad geographical coverage allows students practitioners and the general populace to explore disaster issues in a variety of contexts.</p>