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The Vulnerability of Cities

When disaster strikes in cities the effects can be catastrophic compared to other environments. But what factors actually determine the vulnerability or resilience of cities? The Vulnerability of Cities fills a vital gap in disaster studies by examining the too-often overlooked impact of disasters on cities, the conditions leading to high losses from urban disasters and why some households and communities withstand disaster more effectively than others.

Mark Pelling takes a fresh look at the literature on disasters and urbanization in light of recent catastrophes. He presents three detailed studies of cities in the global South, drawn from countries with contrasting political and developmental contexts: Bridgetown, Barbados - a liberal democracy; Georgetown, Guyana - a post socialist-state; and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - an authoritarian state in democratic transition.

Contents

Introduction Global Trends and Disaster Local Action: Urban Governance and Disaster Liberal Democracy and the Decline of Civil Society: Bridgetown, Barbados Post-socialism and Barriers to Building a Civil Society: Georgetown, Guyana Patriarchal Regimes and Maintenance of a Constructive Civil Society: Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic The Politics of Disaster in the City Appendix I: Methodology Used in Case Studies Appendix II: A Guide to Further Reading Bibliography, Index

About the author

Mark Pelling has worked as a lecturer in the University of Guyana and as a research fellow at the University of Liverpool where he is currently a lecturer in human geography

Specifications

Pm Supplier	Taylor & Francis Group / Informa UK Ltd 50000614 (SC: 40-64-32)
Pm Publisher	Earthscan
Pm Isbn 10	1853838306
Pm Isbn 13	9781853838309
Pm Publication Date	2003-03-01
Pm Width	153
Pm Height	13
Pm Author	Pelling, Mark
Pm Longness	233

Natural Disasters and Social Resilience
Key Info: Tabs
Author: Pelling, Mark
Page Count: 212
Publication Date: 2003-03-01