Disasters, Hazards and Law
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Social Services & Welfare, Reference & Language, Law, Social Science
| Author: | Mathieu Deflem | ISBN: | 9781780529158 |
| Publisher: | Emerald Group Publishing Limited | Publication: | November 14, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Emerald Group Publishing Limited | Language: | English |
| Author: | Mathieu Deflem |
| ISBN: | 9781780529158 |
| Publisher: | Emerald Group Publishing Limited |
| Publication: | November 14, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Emerald Group Publishing Limited |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
