Natural Hazards

by David Chapman

In the twentieth century, the disastrous effects of natural hazards have increased, reflecting the substantial growth in world population, the vulnerability of marginal groups, and the mismanagement of the environment. This book provides potential answers to the questions concerning natural disaster preparedness and management. It develops a conceptual model for understanding hazards and describes specific dangers within the framework of the model...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195535642
• ISBN13: 9780195535648
• Release Date: October 1995
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 8.4"