Natural Hazards - Explanation and Integration (Paperback)

This is the first volume to comprehensively take stock of what we know about the geophysical and human aspects of natural hazards, with an eye to developing an approach for managing these events. Unlike traditional texts on the topic, which utilize a hazard-by-hazard approach, the book emphasizes the physical characteristics that hazards share, such as magnitude, duration, and frequency. Chapters integrate perspectives from the physical and social sciences to identify and describe general principles that can enhance our understanding of the physical, social, technical, and economic forces inherent to extreme geophysical events. Examining the human dimension of natural hazards, the authors consider individual and community perceptions of these events and explore the effects of different attitudes on behavior and response. The work also addresses the larger picture of hazards policy, shedding light on political and economic factors and providing richly detailed examples of planning-based responses to hazards management.

General

Imprint:	Guilford Publications
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	1997
First published:	April 1997
Authors:	Graham A. Tobin • Burrell E. Montz • Ronald R Hagelman
Dimensions:	228 x 153 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	388
ISBN-13:	978-1-57230-062-0
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Management of land & natural resources Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental impact of natural disasters & phenomena Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Social impact of disasters > General
LSN:	1-57230-062-0
Barcode:	9781572300620

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