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Disasters, Hazards, and Law



Book details for Disasters, Hazards, and Law
Sociology of Crime, Law & Deviance v. 17

Mathieu Deflem (editor), Mathieu Deflem (series editor),

Hardback, 234 x 156mm , 300 pp

 14 Nov 2012

 Emerald Group Publishing Limited

 9781780529141

 £67.95

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Synopsis

This volume deals with important social-science issues of law and legal control pertaining to disasters and hazards in a variety of contexts. The orientation of this volume is driven by relevant recent occurrences, such as hurricanes Katrina and Irene in the United States; the 2010 BP oil spill, and the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Thematically diverse within the province of the social and behavioral sciences related to law and law-related problems, the chapters in this volume are not restricted in terms of theoretical approach and methodological orientation. Topics addressed include: legal controls pertaining to disaster prevention, response, and mitigation; regulations and policies concerning hazardous conditions; and crime and the control thereof in post-disaster situations.