Disaster Resilience and Sustainability : Japan’s Urban Development and Social...

Disaster Resilience and Sustainability : Japan’s Urban Development and Social Capital, Hardcover by Nakanishi, Hitomi, ISBN 0367712911, ISBN-13 9780367712914, Like New Used, Free P&P in the UK"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. Th also illustrates with case studies to highlight community attitudes which improve recovery outcomes. Th underlines challenges such as ageing and depopulation whichJapan 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 issuesis 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"--