Community Resilience and Environmental Transitions

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Focusing on the concept of resilience, the book explores how communities in both developed and developing countries confront various disturbances, including natural and human-made hazards. It highlights the impact of learning processes, traditions, policies, and political factors on community resilience. By examining global examples, the text identifies both the challenges and opportunities that local communities encounter in their efforts to enhance resilience and ensure their long-term survival.