Urban Risk Management in China 1st Edition

Urban Risk Management in China (1st Edition) by Jianping Sun delivers a timely, authoritative exploration of how rapidly urbanizing Chinese cities confront disasters, climate pressures, and infrastructure vulnerability. This engaging volume hooks readers from the first page with clear, evidence-based insights into the complex interplay of hazards, governance, and urban growth across China’s megacities and regional centers.

Rooted in contemporary research and practical observation, the book unpacks frameworks for disaster risk reduction, urban resilience, and climate adaptation tailored to China’s unique social, political, and geographic context. Readers will find lucid explanations of risk assessment methods, policy instruments, and cross-scale planning strategies — all illustrated through compelling case studies from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and other municipalities that highlight real-world successes and persistent challenges.

Ideal for urban planners, policy-makers, academics, and development professionals, this edition translates complex theory into actionable recommendations for strengthening infrastructure, improving emergency preparedness, and embedding resilience into urban policy. The narrative balances technical depth with practical clarity, making it accessible for graduate students while remaining indispensable for practitioners seeking China-specific solutions to flooding, seismic risk, and climate-driven hazards.

If you work on urban development, public safety, or environmental planning — or are researching China’s response to 21st-century risks — this book is a concise, strategic guide. Add Urban Risk Management in China by Jianping Sun (1st Edition) to your collection to inform smarter, more resilient city-making across China. Purchase your copy today.

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