Ilan Kelman is a Senior Research Fellow at the Center for International Climate and Environmental Research in Oslo. His work focuses on climate change, environmental issues, and their global implications. Kelman brings a unique perspective to understanding complex environmental challenges and their impact on societies worldwide.
We speak of earthquakes, floods, and wildfires as 'natural disasters'. In this provocative book, Ilan Kelman argues that the true disaster is not caused by natural phenomena, but by human choices which leave people unprepared and at terrible risk. He explores how we can and should act to stop people dying when nature unleashes its powers.
Čtenáři se dostává do rukou první rozsáhlejší práce na téma dopadů změny klimatu na populační procesy v českém jazyce. Kniha přináší celou řadu nových termínů, v češtině dosud nepoužívaných v daném kontextu. Čtenáři také ukazuje různorodost použitých badatelských metodologií přístupů a technik, které se používají ve výzkumu této problematiky.
Focusing on the intersection of disasters and politics, this groundbreaking work introduces the concept of disaster diplomacy, exploring how political dynamics influence disaster responses. It critiques existing studies that often limit their scope to specific areas or types of disasters and highlights the shortcomings in quantitative research due to data limitations. By providing a comprehensive qualitative analysis, the book aims to fill the gap in literature, offering a nuanced understanding of how diplomatic efforts can emerge in the aftermath of disasters.