The vulnerability of cities : natural disasters and social resilience /

Pelling, Mark, 1967-

The vulnerability of cities : natural disasters and social resilience / Natural disasters and social resilience Mark Pelling. - London ; Sterling, VA : Earthscan Publications, 2003. - xi, 212 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [188]-203) and index.

1853838306 (pbk.) 1853838292 (hardback)

2003000697


Urban ecology (Sociology)--Developing countries.
Natural disasters--Developing countries.
Disaster relief--Developing countries.
Urbanization--Social aspects--Developing countries
Sustainable development--Developing countries.
Urban policy--Developing countries.

HT243.D44 / P45 2003

307.76/09172/4 / PEL