▪ Abstract In this review, we highlight new insights into the conceptualization of the
vulnerability of social-environmental systems and identify critical points of convergence of …

Abstract Under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC),
adaptation has recently gained importance, yet adaptation is much less developed than …

There is considerable research interest on the meaning and measurement of resilience from
a variety of research perspectives including those from the hazards/disasters and global …

Generally speaking, vulnerability to environmental hazards means the potential for loss.
Since losses vary geographically, over time, and among different social groups, vulnerability …

The purpose of this paper is to present a tentative conceptual framework for studies of
vulnerability and adaptation to climate variability and change, generally applicable to a wide …

Tourism is a key driver of global socio-economic progress. However, its sustainability is at
risk from multiple shocks and hazards that threaten livelihoods. Surprisingly little is known …

The events of September 11th shocked the nation and painfully illustrated our vulnerability
to international terrorist attacks. Despite some of the most sophisticated models, monitoring …

Social science research conducted since the late 1970's has contributed greatly to society's
ability to mitigate and adapt to natural, technological, and willful disasters. However, as …

The revision of DSM–III was the result of a great deal of work by a committee set up by APA
in the 1980s. This committee worked over several years and coordinated its efforts with the …

We review five perspectives on human vulnerability to environmental change—biophysical,
human ecological, political economy, constructivist and political ecology—and assess their …