This book presents emerging perspectives on disaster resilience and human settlements in the larger context of the Anthropocene. The chapters explore urban and rural perspectives focusing on the current and emerging perspectives on disaster resilience through a holistic approach, involving scientists, humanists, planners, policymakers, and professionals in the global debate.

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Prof. Bharat Dahiya is Director, Research Center for Sustainable Development and Innovation, School of Global Studies, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand, and Extraordinary Professor, School of Public Leadership, Stellenbosch University, Western Cape, South Africa. Dr. Francesco De Pascale, Ph.D. in Geography, is Postdoc Researcher at the University of Teramo, and Adjunct Professor of Geography at University of Turin, Italy. Prof. Orlando De Pietro is Associate Professor of Experimental Pedagogy and teaches Educational Research Methodology and New Educational Technologies, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Calabria, Rende (CS), Italy. Prof. Piero Farabollini is Associate Professor of Physical Geography/Geomorphology, School of Sciences and Technology, University of Camerino, Italy, and Extraordinary Commissioner for post-earthquake reconstruction of Central Italy (Oct. 2018 to Feb. 2020). Dr. Francesca Romana Lugeri is Researcher, Italian National Institute for Environmental Protection and Research, Italy, and Associate Researcher at the School of Sciences and Technology, University of Camerino, Italy. Prof. Leonardo Mercatanti is Associate Professor of Human Geography, Department of Culture and Society, University of Palermo, Italy, and is Associate Professor of Geography and Cultural Heritage, Department of Culture and Society, University of Palermo, Italy.