Author : A Joseph Henry Press book
Release : 1998-07-09
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 688/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Cooperating with Nature by : A Joseph Henry Press book
Download or read book Cooperating with Nature written by A Joseph Henry Press book. This book was released on 1998-07-09. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume focuses on the breakdown in sustainabilityâ€"the capacity of the planet to provide quality of life now and in the futureâ€"that is signaled by disaster. The authors bring to light why land use and sustainability have been ignored in devising public policies to deal with natural hazards. They lay out a vision of sustainability, concrete suggestions for policy reform, and procedures for planning. The book chronicles the long evolution of land-use planning and identifies key components of sustainable planning for hazards. Stressing the importance of balance in land use, the authors offer principles and specific reforms for achieving their visions of sustainability.
