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Population, vulnerability and humanitarian crises

McManus, Ruth (2016) Population, vulnerability and humanitarian crises. Geographical Viewpoint, 42-43 . pp. 8-14. ISSN 0332-4877

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Abstract

The study of population is at the forefront of many different aspects of geography. Following an overview of the key demographic variables and their significance, this paper examines the role which an understanding of population plays in relation to the outcomes of humanitarian crises, particularly natural disasters. The concept of vulnerable populations is considered, with specific reference to gender differences and to the likely future impact of climate change.

Item Type:Article (Published)
Refereed:Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:Geography; population; vulnerability; natural disaster; gender; inequality
Subjects:UNSPECIFIED
DCU Faculties and Centres:DCU Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Humanities and Social Science
DCU Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Humanities and Social Science > School of History and Geography
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Copyright Information:© 2016 Association of Geography Teachers of Ireland
Use License:This item is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License. View License
ID Code:21803
Deposited On:17 May 2017 15:08 by Thomas Murtagh . Last Modified 19 Jul 2018 15:10

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