| Description |
xv, 260 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm. |
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| Series |
Michigan monograph series in Japanese studies ; number 89 |
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Michigan monograph series in Japanese studies ; no. 89.
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| Note |
"Originally published in Japan by Mainichi Shimbun Publishing Inc., in 2016." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-247) and index. |
| Summary |
"The Era of Great Disasters examines modern disaster response in Japan, from the changing earthquake preparations and regulations, to immediate emergency procedures from the national, prefectural, and city levels, and finally the evolving efforts of rebuilding and preparing for the next great disaster in the hopes of minimizing their tragic effects. This book focuses on three major earthquakes from Japan's modern history. The first is the 1923 Great Kant Earthquake, which struck the capital region. The second is the 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, affecting the area between Kobe and Osaka. The third is the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, the magnitude 9.0 quake that struck off the Pacific coast of the Thoku region, causing a devastating tsunami and the nuclear accident. While the events of (and around) each of these earthquakes are unique, Professor Iokibe brings his deep expertise and personal experience to each disaster, unveiling not only the disasters themselves but the humanity underneath. In each case, he gives attention and gratitude to those who labored to save lives and restore the communities affected, from the individuals on the scene to government officials and military personnel and emergency responders, in hope that we might learn from the past and move forward with greater wisdom, knowledge, and common purpose"-- Provided by publisher. |
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Emergency management -- Japan.
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Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami, Japan, 2011.
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Kobe Earthquake, Japan, 1995.
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Kanto Earthquake, Japan, 1923.
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Emergency management. (OCoLC)fst00908500
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Japan. (OCoLC)fst01204082
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Japan -- Thoku Region.
(OCoLC)fst01240193
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Kanto Earthquake (Japan : 1923) (OCoLC)fst00986101 |
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Kobe Earthquake (Japan : 1995) (OCoLC)fst00988240 |
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Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami (Japan : 2011) (OCoLC)fst01765297 |
| Chronological Term |
1923-2011
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| Added Author |
Gonzalez, Tony, translator.
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| ISBN |
9780472074679 hardcover |
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0472074679 hardcover |
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9780472054671 paperback |
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0472054678 paperback |
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9780472127252 electronic book |
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