Natural Disasters in a Global Environment
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
Av Anthony N. Penna, Jennifer S. Rivers, USA) Penna, Anthony N. (Northeastern University, MA 02467) Rivers, Jennifer S. (Boston College, Earth and Environmental Sciences, 213 Devlin, Chestnut Hills, Anthony N Penna, Jennifer S Rivers
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Natural Disasters in a Global Environment is a transnational, global and environmental history of natural and man-made disasters. Detailed case studies of past and present events are presented in a historical narrative, making use of the most recent scholarship. Examines a range of disasters including volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, landslides, hurricanes, famines, and moreHighlights the role of science in studying natural disasters and describes the mechanisms responsible for themFeatures a range of case studies which can be used in conjunction with one another or as standalone examplesCovers scientific material in a lucid and accessible style suited to undergraduate students or those outside of scientific disciplinesTraces the transition of our understanding of disasters, from religious and superstitious explanations to contemporary scientific accounts
Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2013-04-09
- Mått152 x 229 x 16 mm
- Vikt454 g
- FormatHäftad
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor360
- FörlagJohn Wiley and Sons Ltd
- ISBN9781118252338
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