Book Review: Disaster Risk

Suparji; Heru Santoso Wahito Nugroho; Sunarto; Astin Nur Hanifah; Agus Sarwo Prayogi

doi:10.55489/njcm.150920244481

Authors

Suparji Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Surabaya, Indonesia
Heru Santoso Wahito Nugroho Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Surabaya, Indonesia
Sunarto Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Surabaya, Indonesia
Astin Nur Hanifah Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Surabaya, Indonesia
Agus Sarwo Prayogi Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Yogjakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55489/njcm.150920244481

Keywords:

Disaster risk, Risk management, Disaster mitigation, Interdisciplinary collaboration

Abstract

The book "Disaster Risk: A Comprehensive Overview" provides a comprehensive view of disaster risk, covering scientific, social and policy perspectives. The author analyzes the factors that influence vulnerability to disasters as well as effective mitigation strategies. This book discusses definitions, basic concepts, history of disaster risk management, various types of disasters, and the importance of interdisciplinary approaches and collaboration between various parties. This book also reviews international policies and provides recommendations for the integration of disaster risk management in sustainable development planning.

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