This book is a machine-generated literature overview that explores the theoretical and empirical aspects of economics of natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, droughts, and earthquakes from a policy perspective. It provides a comprehensive collection of economic theories in Disasters and...

There has been some degree of reluctance in the past to consider disaster risk management within the mainstream of adaptation to climate variability and climate change. However, there is now wide recognition of the need to incorporate disaster risk management concerns in dealing with such...

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface and Acknowledgements -- Part 1: Setting the Context for Tourism Crisis and Disaster Management -- 1. Introduction to Tourism Crisis and Disaster Management -- 2. Classifying and Understanding Crises and Disasters -- 3. Strategic Crisis and Disaster Planning and...

The Accidental Project Manager -- Why is Project Management a Good Fit for Emergency Management -- Risk Management for Emergency Management and Public Safety -- Developing Strategies and Capabilities to Manage Major Risk Events -- Developing the Project Scope -- Developing the Schedule --...