This book offers a systematic, empirical examination of the concepts of
disasters and sustainable economic development applied to many cases
around the world. It presents comprehensive coverage of the complex and
dynamic relationship between disaster and development, making a vital
contribution to the literature on disaster management, disaster
resilience and sustainable development. The book collects twenty-three
chapters, examining theoretical issues and investigating practical cases
on policy, governance, and lessons learned in dealing with different
types of disasters (e.g., earthquakes, floods and hurricanes) in twenty
countries and communities around the world.