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Towards a Taxonomy of Disasters

Emergency Planning

The study of disasters is a 'lateral discipline' that, to varying degrees embraces at least 42 other disciplines and professions (Alexander 2013). The next question is where to draw the boundaries in the study of disasters and practice of disaster risk reduction. Disaster Prevention and Management 11(3): 209-213. Alexander, D.