Natural Disasters: Hurricanes: A Reference Handbook

By Patrick Fitzpatrick

This easily accessible reference work reveals the workings of savage tropical storms, charts their actions and cycles, assesses their economic and environmental impact, and reviews the latest research on hurricanes.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1576070719
• ISBN13: 9781576070710
• Release Date: December 1999
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

The definitive hurricane guide book.

Terrific reference and pratical guide to all things hurricane. This book will statisfy both severe weather nuts and those seeking pratical advice on how to prepare for and deal with the aftermath of a storm. Packed with facinating data and practical advice. Fitzpatrick knows his stuff!

Highly recommended for collections ranging from college holdings to general-interest public librarie

The second edition of HURRICANES joins others in the 'Contemporary World Issues' series to offer a chronology of history, events, legislation and science relating to hurricanes and disaster management. From a worldwide survey of where hurricanes do and do not occur to biographical sketches of notable weather enthusiasts from scientists and researchers to discussions of naming conventions and a world-wide timeline of hurricane events, this is one of the most authoritative references available. Very highly recommended for collections ranging from college holdings to general-interest public libraries. Diane C. Donovan, Editor California Bookwatch