Natural Disasters : A Reference Handbook
Natural Disasters : A Reference Handbook
by David E. Newton
English | 2019 | ISBN: 1440867615 | 357 Pages | PDF | 2.7 MB
by David E. Newton
English | 2019 | ISBN: 1440867615 | 357 Pages | PDF | 2.7 MB
This book provides a detailed introduction to natural disasters and the ways in which they have had and continue to have, profound effects on human society.
• Provides readers with a sound background in the science and technology of major natural disasters, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and forest fires
• Traces the development of human understanding of the causes and nature of such events
• Discusses the ways in which natural events such as changing weather patterns may interact with human decisions and actions that lead to complex forms of disaster
• Provides background on the specific contributions of individuals and organizations within the field that have yielded our mature understanding of the nature and impact of natural disaster
• Suggests a host of practical resources to use in an extended study of the topic