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Natural Hazards: Causes, Consequences and Management - Couverture souple

Frampton, Steve; Etc.; Chaffey, John; Hardwick, John; McNaught, Alistair

 
9780340647509: Natural Hazards: Causes, Consequences and Management
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0340647507 ISBN 13 : 9780340647509
Editeur : Hodder Arnold H&S, 1996

Synopsis

This text focuses on an area of study which has become increasingly popular. It begins by defining and classifying natural hazards and then goes on to a detailed analysis of climatic, geological and geomorphic hazards. Physical processes and natural systems, social, economic and demographic impacts, human responses and strategies for prediction, prevention and management are covered, with people-environment relations highlighted throughout the text. Case studies at local, regional, national and international scales are provided, each based on pertinent material. Questions are integrated into the text and an enquiry-based approach is taken to challenge the reader.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This text focuses on an area of study which has become increasingly popular. It begins by defining and classifying natural hazards and then goes on to a detailed analysis of climatic, geological and geomorphic hazards. Physical processes and natural systems, social, economic and demographic impacts, human responses and strategies for prediction, prevention and management are covered, with people-environment relations highlighted throughout the text. Case studies at local, regional, national and international scales are provided, each based on pertinent material. Questions are integrated into the text and an enquiry-based approach is taken to challenge the reader.

Biographie de l'auteur

The author team is made up of Senior Examiners and teachers

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Éditeur
Hodder Arnold H&S
Date d'édition
1996
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0340647507
ISBN 13 
9780340647509
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
126
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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