D.E. Alexander
Springer Netherlands
1999e druk, 1993
9780412047411
Natural Disasters
Specificaties
Gebonden, 632 blz.
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Engels
Springer Netherlands |
1999e druk, 1993
ISBN13: 9780412047411
Rubricering
Levertijd ongeveer 8 werkdagen
Samenvatting
Here is a comprehensive overview of the geophysical, technological, and social aspects of natural disasters. This book systematically reviews the agents of natural catastrophes - earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, drought, hurricanes, erosion, fires, etc. - in terms of their geophysical processes and effects. The human impact and response is examined from various perspectives, including damage and the urban environment, the logistics of planning and emergency action, medical emergencies and the epidemiology of disasters, the Third World, and socio-economic consequences. The author's unique interdisciplinary perspective helps the reader to achieve a clear perspective on natural disasters and possible strategies against them.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9780412047411
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:gebonden
Aantal pagina's:632
Uitgever:Springer Netherlands
Druk:1999
Inhoudsopgave
List of tables. Preface. Acknowledgements. <strong>1.</strong> Introduction. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Geophysical Agents.</strong> <strong>2.</strong> Earthquakes and volcanoes. <strong>3.</strong> Atmospheric and hydrological hazards. <strong>4.</strong> Disasters and the land surface. <strong>The Human</strong> <strong>Impact and Response.</strong> <strong>5.</strong> Damage and the built environment. <strong>6.</strong> The logistics of planning and emergency action. <strong>7.</strong> Medical emergencies. <strong>8.</strong> The Third World. <strong>9.</strong> Disasters and socio-economic systems. <strong>Conclusion.</strong> <strong>10.</strong> Towards an international strategy against disasters. Index.