compelling and definitive account of why we need to radically rethink our approach to dealing with catastrophic events
Catastrophic events such as/, Hurricane Katrina, and the Tohoku "Triple Disaster" of earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdown that hit the eastern seaboard of Japan inare seen as surprises that have a low probability of occurring but have a debilitating impact when they do.
In this eyeopening journey through modern and ancient risk management practices, Jon Coaffee explains why we need to find a new way to navigate the deeply uncertain world that we live in.
Examining how governments have responded to terrorist threats, climate change, and natural hazards, Coaffee shows how and why these measures have proven inadequate and what should be done to make us more resilient.
While conventional approaches have focused on planning and preparing for disruptions and enhanced our ability to "bounce back," our focus should be on anticipating future challenges and enhancing our capacity to adapt to new threats.
Jon Coaffee
is professor in urban geography and director of the Resilient Cities Laboratory at the University of Warwick, and an exchange professor at New York Universitys Center for Urban Science and Progress CUSP.
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