Recovering from earthquakes: Response, reconstruction and impact mitigation in India

Author:

Patel, S. B., & Revi, A

Editor:

First

Date:

2010

Region:

South Asia

Theme:

Gender and Earthquakes

Language:

English

Publisher:

Routledge India

Full Harvard Reference:

Patel, S. B., & Revi, A. (2010). Recovering from earthquakes: Response, reconstruction and impact mitigation in India. Place of publication not identified: Routledge India.

This book discusses the history of the impacts of earthquake in India, as well as responses and reconstruction processes. Multiple contributing authors covers the experiences of recent earthquakes, and what has been learnt (and what we have failed to learn). Chapter 6. Is untitled : Women Take the Lead: Turning a Crisis into an Opportunity for Development.