Urban risk reduction:an Asian perspective
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Group Author: | ; ; |
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Published: |
Emerald Group Publishing Limited,
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Publisher Address: | Bingley, UK |
Publication Dates: | c2009. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
Series: |
Community, environment and distaster risk management ; v. 1 |
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Carrier Form: | xviii, 373 p.:: ill., maps ; 24 cm. |
ISBN: |
9781848559066 1848559062 |
Index Number: | C912 |
CLC: | C912.81 |
Call Number: | C912.81/U727-3 |
Contents: |
Includes bibliographical references. "As cities all over the world have urbanized rapidly after the industrial revolution, most cities have confronted environmental problems such as poor air and water quality, high levels of traffic congestion and ambient noise, poor-quality build environment, derelict land, greenhouse gas emissions, urban sprawl, generation of waste and waste-water. In particular, cities in the developing world face problems related to the living conditions in which the urban population lives. In the context of urban cities in the developing world, it can be narrowed to the quality of life of living population in the cities. Needless to say that Asia has the largest population, as well as urban population at risk... |