Bringing together the voices of local scholars, this book examines disasters in the Asia-Pacific region. Through its analysis, the book demonstrates the scopes, inequities and inefficiencies of policies and responses, as well as forms of empowerment and resilience, in meeting challenges in disaster-afflicted communities in the Philippines. Publisher: Bristol University Press Illustration(s): 11 Tables, black and white; 27 Illustrations, black and white Number of pages: 382 Publication date: 2023 Dimensions: 162 x 241 x 28 Cover type: Hardback