Post-Earthquake City Disaster and Recovery in Christchurch, New Zealand

This book critically assesses Christchurch, New Zealand as an evolving post-earthquake city. It examines the impact of the 2010-2011 Canterbury earthquake sequence, employing a chronological structure to consider 'damage and displacement', 'recovery and renewal', and 'the city in transition'.

About the author

Paul Cloke was Emeritus Professor of Human Geography, University of Exeter.
David Conradson is Professor of Human Geography, University of Canterbury.
Eric Pawson is Emeritus Professor of Geography, University of Canterbury.
Harvey C. Perkins is Emeritus Professor of Planning, University of Auckland.

Summary

This book critically assesses Christchurch, New Zealand as an evolving post-earthquake city. It examines the impact of the 2010-2011 Canterbury earthquake sequence, employing a chronological structure to consider ‘damage and displacement’, ‘recovery and renewal’, and ‘the city in transition’.

Product details

• Authors: Eric Pawson, David Conradson, Paul Cloke, Harvey C. Perkins, Conradson David, Pawson Eric, Paul (University of Exeter Cloke, Cloke Paul
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Content: Book
• Product form: Hardback
• Publication date: 15.02.2023
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories
• EAN: 9780367225520
• ISBN: 978-0-367-22552-0
• Pages: 262
• Series: Routledge Studies in Hazards, Disaster Risk and Climate Change
• Subjects: SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Geography, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geography, Urban & municipal planning, New Zealand, Natural disasters, Human Geography, Urban communities, Urban and municipal planning and policy, New Zealand / Aotearoa, urban resilience, Climate Adaptation Strategies, Disaster Governance, social recovery processes, land use transformation, community displacement, post-disaster urban regeneration case study