Demography of Disasters: Impacts for Population and Place

This open-access book highlights the importance of demography in planning for and mitigating the impacts of disasters in developed nations, comparing and contrasting studies from multiple cases to understand the relationships between disasters and population change.

Format: Hardback
Length: 268 pages
Publication date: 18 September 2020
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive open-access book showcases a wealth of global examples highlighting the profound interplay between demography and disasters across regions and spaces. It represents a significant milestone in advancing practical and theoretical understanding of the crucial role of demography in planning for and mitigating the impacts of disasters in developed nations.

Both slow-onset disasters, such as the gradual loss of polar ice due to climate change, and sudden catastrophes, such as cyclones and human-made disasters, possess the remarkable ability to fundamentally alter the demographic profiles of local and regional populations. The consequences of these events vary widely depending on the nature, speed, and magnitude of the disaster, as well as the pre-existing population characteristics and their interconnections with the economy and society. However, in all cases, the key to comprehending the impacts and developing effective strategies for future prevention lies in unraveling the intricate relationships between disasters and population change.

Throughout the majority of chapters in this book, we engage in a comparative analysis of studies from at least two distinct cases, drawing out their practical and theoretical insights. By synthesizing these findings, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with managing disasters in the context of demographic shifts.

Weight: 628g
Dimension: 160 x 241 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030499198
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021