It takes the average reader 3 hours and 41 minutes to read The Vulnerability of Cities by Mark Pelling
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When disaster strikes in cities the effects can be catastrophic compared to other environments. But what factors actually determine the vulnerability or resilience of cities? The Vulnerability of Cities fills a vital gap in disaster studies by examining the too-often overlooked impact of disasters on cities, the conditions leading to high losses from urban disasters and why some households and communities withstand disaster more effectively than others. Mark Pelling takes a fresh look at the literature on disasters and urbanization in light of recent catastrophes. He presents three detailed...
The Vulnerability of Cities by Mark Pelling is 216 pages long, and a total of 55,296 words.
This makes it 73% the length of the average book. It also has 68% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 2 minutes to read The Vulnerability of Cities aloud.
The Vulnerability of Cities is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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