Focusing on the intersection of disasters and politics, this groundbreaking work introduces the concept of disaster diplomacy, exploring how political dynamics influence disaster responses. It critiques existing studies that often limit their scope to specific areas or types of disasters and highlights the shortcomings in quantitative research due to data limitations. By providing a comprehensive qualitative analysis, the book aims to fill the gap in literature, offering a nuanced understanding of how diplomatic efforts can emerge in the aftermath of disasters.
Ilan Kelman Libri
Ilan Kelman è un ricercatore senior presso il Centro per la ricerca internazionale sul clima e sull'ambiente di Oslo. Il suo lavoro approfondisce i temi critici del cambiamento climatico e delle sfide ambientali, esplorandone le ampie implicazioni globali. Kelman offre una prospettiva distintiva per comprendere i complessi problemi ambientali e i loro effetti sulle società di tutto il mondo.



Disaster by Choice
- 192pagine
- 7 ore di lettura
We speak of earthquakes, floods, and wildfires as 'natural disasters'. In this provocative book, Ilan Kelman argues that the true disaster is not caused by natural phenomena, but by human choices which leave people unprepared and at terrible risk. He explores how we can and should act to stop people dying when nature unleashes its powers.
Životní prostředí, změna klimatu a obyvatelstvo. Migrace jako adaptace?
- 76pagine
- 3 ore di lettura
Čtenáři se dostává do rukou první rozsáhlejší práce na téma dopadů změny klimatu na populační procesy v českém jazyce. Kniha přináší celou řadu nových termínů, v češtině dosud nepoužívaných v daném kontextu. Čtenáři také ukazuje různorodost použitých badatelských metodologií přístupů a technik, které se používají ve výzkumu této problematiky.