Disaster resilience and sustainability Japan's urban development and social capital / Hitomi Nakanishi.
| Author/creator | Nakanishi, Hitomi |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | London ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2023. |
| Description | 1 online resource |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Series | Routledge research in sustainable planning and development in Asia |
| Contents | Japan's urban planning and infrastructure development after WWII -- Social capital : community responses to natural hazards -- Typhoon nation : lessons of 2004 -- Community as a hub of response : Kumamoto Earthquake of 2016 -- Floods and evacuation challenge : western Japan flood of 2018 -- Beyond sustainability. |
| Abstract | "This book examines urban planning and infrastructure development in Japanese cities after the second world war as a way to mitigate the risks of disasters while pursuing sustainable development. It looks at the benefits of social capital and how communities organise to tackle problems during the recovery phase after a disaster. The book also illustrates with case studies to highlight community attitudes which improve recovery outcomes. The book underlines challenges such as ageing and depopulation which Japan would face should the next disaster occur. These demographic shifts are causing difficulties among neighbourhood associations at a time when communities need to effectively support each other. Nakanishi explains why overcoming these societal issues is imperative for sustainability and the need for a comprehensive approach which would integrate smart technology. This book will be of interest to scholars in city development and planning, urban studies and human geography, as well as those interested in building resilient communities"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Nakanishi, Hitomi. Disaster resilience and sustainability London ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2023 9780367712914 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2022021076 |
| ISBN | 9781003150190 (ebook) |
| ISBN | (hardback) |
| ISBN | (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |