Disasters and Social Capital. Risk Reduction and Geographical Legacies in the Philippines, Paperback/Justin Veuthey

This book analyzes social capital and preparations for natural hazards in the Philippines, arguing that economic inequality is detrimental to social capital which then makes societies more at risk of having natural hazards turn into disasters. It features a case study of a rural municipality in the Eastern Visayas region. Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Author(s): Justin Veuthey Illustration(s): 18 Tables, black and white; 15 Line drawings, black and white; 31 Halftones, black and white; 46 Illustrations, black and white Number of pages: 250 Collection: Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Publication date: 2025 Dimensions: 155 x 234 x 17 Cover type: Paperback / softback