Image from Google Jackets

Disaster Management 

By: Publication details: Noida, UP: Vikas Publishing House Pvt Ltd., 2023Edition: 2Description: 354ISBN:
  • 9789356742635
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 624.151 SUB
Summary: Disaster Management, 2e is an intended textbook for students pursuing a first or an intermediate course on the subject in any undergraduate programme, especially engineering courses such as civil, structural, geotechnical engineering and other specialized courses on the subject. The latest AICTE and the earlier UGC model curriculums have been extensively consulted to design the contents of the book. The UPSC aspirants will find the book useful to prepare short notes on many topics and in answering questions on disasters and disaster management. The main objective of the book is to create awareness about and understanding of disasters and disaster mitigation measures. It deals with the subject in a structured manner. Starting with an introductory chapter, the book goes to classification of disasters, separate chapters on natural and man-made (anthropogenic) disasters, basic management concepts, four-cycle disaster management, organizational structures in India and other countries, NGOs, ethical issues and case studies. It follows the ';assurance of learning' model by enumerating the learning objectives in every chapter, followed by detailed exposition of each objective and ends with a rich suite of assessment questions.
List(s) this item appears in: New Arrivals for the Month of June - 2023
Tags from this library: No tags from this library for this title. Log in to add tags.
Star ratings
    Average rating: 0.0 (0 votes)
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Book Book Alliance Ascent College 624.151 SUB (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available AC01513
Reference Book Reference Book Alliance Ascent College 624.151 SUB (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan AC01512
Total holds: 0

Disaster Management, 2e is an intended textbook for students pursuing a first or an intermediate course on the subject in any undergraduate programme, especially engineering courses such as civil, structural, geotechnical engineering and other specialized courses on the subject. The latest AICTE and the earlier UGC model curriculums have been extensively consulted to design the contents of the book. The UPSC aspirants will find the book useful to prepare short notes on many topics and in answering questions on disasters and disaster management.
The main objective of the book is to create awareness about and understanding of disasters and disaster mitigation measures. It deals with the subject in a structured manner. Starting with an introductory chapter, the book goes to classification of disasters, separate chapters on natural and man-made (anthropogenic) disasters, basic management concepts, four-cycle disaster management, organizational structures in India and other countries, NGOs, ethical issues and case studies.
It follows the ';assurance of learning' model by enumerating the learning objectives in every chapter, followed by detailed exposition of each objective and ends with a rich suite of assessment questions.

There are no comments on this title.

to post a comment.