The Relevance of Human Geography for Studying Urban Disasters
- 1 February 2006
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Space and Culture
- Vol. 9 (1), 14-19
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1206331205283875
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to make a case for the centrality of geography in studying human dimensions of urban environmental change. The author undertakes this task by highlighting two potential areas of inquiry that need further attention: (a) the creation of sociospatial identities and (b) urban governance as it relates to disasters. For each area of inquiry, the author provides a conceptual statement and a brief illustration.Keywords
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