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5 Final Considerations
This research, despite having its enphasys reduced to a less far-reaching theme into
risk management, has modestly contributed to recognize the state-of-the-art over
social construction of the natural disasters, where with the help of a systemic review
of the literature, the maturity of thinking about the subject became possible, on the
use of criteria and choice of words that would conduct the unbiased and honest
research, seeking the main objective of acquiring knowledge about what is being
scientifically discussed related to the topic.
About the outcomes, a trend has been noticed on discussing topics related predisasters risk fator, the management and public politics, on the resilience strengthening and on the importance of social vulnerability as a decisive factor into the
process of construction.
The presented research, as others related to the subject, contribute to the technical
and scientifical reinforcement within the scope of advancement on the researches that
compose the natural disasters topic, its construction and implications, discussing
among social, economical and environmental factors that impact the community
as a whole. However, other researches must be done to continue the process of
comprehension of the phenomena that involve social construction of disasters aiming
to bring new arguments and perspectives about such a relevant subject to the modern
society.
Acknowledgements The present research has been funded by the Brazilian National Council of
Technological and Scientific Development (CNPq).
References
Ajibade I, Mcbean G (2014) Climate extremes and housing rights: a political ecology of impacts,
early warning and adaptation constraints in Lagos slum communities. Geoforum 55:76–86.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoforum.2014.05.005
Aksha SK et al (2019) An analysis of social vulnerability to natural hazards in Nepal using a
modified social vulnerability index. Int J Disas Risk Sci 10:103–116. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13
753-018-0192-7
Bang HN (2014) General overview of the disaster management framework in Cameroon. Disasters
38(3):562–586. https://doi.org/10.1111/disa.12061
Brasil (2001) Estatuto da Cidade: guia para implementação pelos municípios e cidadãos. Câmara
dos Deputados, Coordenação de Publicações, Brasília
Brasil (2000) Política Nacional de Defesa Civil. Ministério da Integração Nacional, Secretaria de
Defesa Civil. Brasilia
Cannon T (2008) Vulnerability, “innocent” disasters and the imperative of cultural understanding.
Disas Prev Manag 17(3):350–357. https://doi.org/10.1108/09653560810887275
Capes (2018) Portal de Periódicos: Histórico. Ministério da Educação, Brasília, DF.
Available in: https://www.periodicos.capes.gov.br/index.php?option=com_pcontent&view=pco
ntent&alias=historico&Itemid=122. Acess in 17/03/2020
319
5 Final Considerations
This research, despite having its enphasys reduced to a less far-reaching theme into
risk management, has modestly contributed to recognize the state-of-the-art over
social construction of the natural disasters, where with the help of a systemic review
of the literature, the maturity of thinking about the subject became possible, on the
use of criteria and choice of words that would conduct the unbiased and honest
research, seeking the main objective of acquiring knowledge about what is being
scientifically discussed related to the topic.
About the outcomes, a trend has been noticed on discussing topics related predisasters risk fator, the management and public politics, on the resilience strengthening and on the importance of social vulnerability as a decisive factor into the
process of construction.
The presented research, as others related to the subject, contribute to the technical
and scientifical reinforcement within the scope of advancement on the researches that
compose the natural disasters topic, its construction and implications, discussing
among social, economical and environmental factors that impact the community
as a whole. However, other researches must be done to continue the process of
comprehension of the phenomena that involve social construction of disasters aiming
to bring new arguments and perspectives about such a relevant subject to the modern
society.
Acknowledgements The present research has been funded by the Brazilian National Council of
Technological and Scientific Development (CNPq).
References
Ajibade I, Mcbean G (2014) Climate extremes and housing rights: a political ecology of impacts,
early warning and adaptation constraints in Lagos slum communities. Geoforum 55:76–86.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoforum.2014.05.005
Aksha SK et al (2019) An analysis of social vulnerability to natural hazards in Nepal using a
modified social vulnerability index. Int J Disas Risk Sci 10:103–116. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13
753-018-0192-7
Bang HN (2014) General overview of the disaster management framework in Cameroon. Disasters
38(3):562–586. https://doi.org/10.1111/disa.12061
Brasil (2001) Estatuto da Cidade: guia para implementação pelos municípios e cidadãos. Câmara
dos Deputados, Coordenação de Publicações, Brasília
Brasil (2000) Política Nacional de Defesa Civil. Ministério da Integração Nacional, Secretaria de
Defesa Civil. Brasilia
Cannon T (2008) Vulnerability, “innocent” disasters and the imperative of cultural understanding.
Disas Prev Manag 17(3):350–357. https://doi.org/10.1108/09653560810887275
Capes (2018) Portal de Periódicos: Histórico. Ministério da Educação, Brasília, DF.
Available in: https://www.periodicos.capes.gov.br/index.php?option=com_pcontent&view=pco
ntent&alias=historico&Itemid=122. Acess in 17/03/2020