If you want to buy a book and are not sure which then get this one, NOW! A fantastic book exploring all the issues relating to community vulnerability and extending many of these to the next level through discussions of capacity and resilience. If you intend to work overseas then it is imperative that you read this.
At Risk: Natural hazards, people’s vulnerability and disasters 2nd Ed
If you want one book to get you through any disaster management degree then this is probably going to be it! Revised to be even more of a killer resource, this book explores the very concept of risk and the emergence of disasters using a unique pressure-release model. It can take a lot of commitment to trawl through these pages, but it is worth it because you will have an enormous advantage if you do.
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