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This book—the culmination of a truly collaborative international and highly interdisciplinary effort—brings together Japanese and American political scienti

Initial priorities for U.S. participation in the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction, declared by the United Nations, are contained in this volu

Disasters are the result of complex interactions between social and natural forces, acting at multiple scales from the individual and community to the organisat

Even before the wreckage of a disaster is cleared, one question is foremost in the minds of the public: "What can be done to prevent this from happening again?"

While not all natural disasters can be avoided, their impact on a population can be mitigated through effective planning and preparedness. These are the lessons