Natural Disasters (Hardcover, 1999 ed.)

Here is a comprehensive overview of the geophysical, technological, and social aspects of natural disasters. This book systematically reviews the agents of natural catastrophes - earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, drought, hurricanes, erosion, fires, etc. - in terms of their geophysical processes and effects. The human impact and response is examined from various perspectives, including damage and the urban environment, the logistics of planning and emergency action, medical emergencies and the epidemiology of disasters, the Third World, and socio-economic consequences. The author's unique interdisciplinary perspective helps the reader to achieve a clear perspective on natural disasters and possible strategies against them.

General

Imprint:	Chapman and Hall
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 1993
First published:	September 1993
Authors:	D.E. Alexander
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 34mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	632
Edition:	1999 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-0-412-04741-1
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Social impact of disasters > General Promotions
LSN:	0-412-04741-1
Barcode:	9780412047411

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