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Disasters, Hazards and Law: 17
Author(s): Mathieu Deflem (Editor, Series Editor)
- Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Publication Date: 14 Nov. 2012
- Language: English
- Print length: 300 pages
- ISBN-10: 1780529147
- ISBN-13: 9781780529141
Book Description
This volume deals with important social-science issues of law and legal control pertaining to disasters and hazards in a variety of contexts. The orientation of this volume is driven by relevant recent occurrences, such as hurricanes Katrina and Irene in the United States; the 2010 BP oil spill, and the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Thematically diverse within the province of the social and behavioral sciences related to law and law-related problems, the chapters in this volume are not restricted in terms of theoretical approach and methodological orientation. Topics addressed include: legal controls pertaining to disaster prevention, response, and mitigation; regulations and policies concerning hazardous conditions; and crime and the control thereof in post-disaster situations.
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