Disaster Resilience and Sustainability : Japan’s Urban Development and Social Capital Paperback / softback
by Hitomi (University of Canberra, Australia) Nakanishi
Part of the Routledge Research in Sustainable Planning and Development in Asia series
Paperback / softback
Description
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.
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Pre-Order
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:98 pages, 7 Tables, black and white; 4 Line drawings, black and white; 16 Halftones, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:27/05/2024
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- ISBN:9780367712921
Information
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Pre-Order
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:98 pages, 7 Tables, black and white; 4 Line drawings, black and white; 16 Halftones, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:27/05/2024
- Category:
- ISBN:9780367712921
